Is CVE-2019-5091 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-5091 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-5091 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-5091 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-5091?

CVE-2019-5091 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2019-5091

CWE-835Published: December 12, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An exploitable denial-of-service vulnerability exists in the Dicom-packet parsing functionality of LEADTOOLS libltdic.so version 20.0.2019.3.15. A specially crafted packet can cause an infinite loop, resulting in a denial of service. An attacker can send a packet to trigger this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-5091 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 7.5.