Is CVE-2019-17519 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-17519 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-17519 be exploited remotely?

Partially. CVE-2019-17519 requires adjacent network access (same network segment) to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-17519?

CVE-2019-17519 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2019-17519

CWE-120Published: February 12, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Bluetooth Low Energy implementation on NXP SDK through 2.2.1 for KW41Z devices does not properly restrict the Link Layer payload length, allowing attackers in radio range to cause a buffer overflow via a crafted packet.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-17519 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.

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 complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.