Is CVE-2019-5017 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-5017 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-5017 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-5017 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-5017?

CVE-2019-5017 has a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2019-5017

CWE-200Published: June 17, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An exploitable information disclosure vulnerability exists in the KCodes NetUSB.ko kernel module that enables the ReadySHARE Printer functionality of at least two NETGEAR Nighthawk Routers and potentially several other vendors/products. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can craft and send a packet containing an opcode that will trigger the kernel module to return several addresses. One of which can be used to calculate the dynamic base address of the module for further exploitation.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-5017 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.