MEDIUM
CVE-2019-9097
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: March 11, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
An issue was discovered on Moxa MGate MB3170 and MB3270 devices before 4.1, MB3280 and MB3480 devices before 3.1, MB3660 devices before 2.3, and MB3180 devices before 2.1. A high rate of transit traffic may cause a low-memory condition and a denial of service.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-9097 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
moxa12 product(s)
mb3170 firmwaremb3170mb3270 firmwaremb3270mb3180 firmwaremb3180mb3280 firmwaremb3280mb3480 firmwaremb3480mb3660 firmwaremb3660
Source: NVD CPE · 12 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-056-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-056-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2019-9097
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 11, 2020
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-9097 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.