Is CVE-2019-13465 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-13465 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-13465 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-13465 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-13465?

CVE-2019-13465 has a CVSS score of 8.6 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2019-13465

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: December 30, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.6

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue was discovered in the ROS communications-related packages (aka ros_comm or ros-melodic-ros-comm) through 1.14.3. ROS_ASSERT_MSG only works when ROS_ASSERT_ENABLED is defined. This leads to a problem in the remove() function in clients/roscpp/src/libros/spinner.cpp. When ROS_ASSERT_ENABLED is not defined, the iterator loop will run out of the scope of the array, and cause denial of service for other components (that depend on the communication-related functions of this package). NOTE: The reporter of this issue now believes it was a false alarm.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-13465 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.6.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.