Is CVE-2019-5099 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-5099 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-5099 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2019-5099 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-5099?

CVE-2019-5099 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2019-5099

CWE-191Published: November 6, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An exploitable integer underflow vulnerability exists in the CMP-parsing functionality of LEADTOOLS 20. A specially crafted CMP image file can cause an integer underflow, potentially resulting in code execution. An attacker can specially craft a CMP image to trigger this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-5099 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

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 7.8.