CVE-2019-10966

Name: CVE-2019-10966
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-07-10T18:15:10.817+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-10966 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. In GE Aestiva and Aespire versions 7100 and 7900, a vulnerability exists where serial devices are connected via an added unsecured terminal server to a TCP/IP network configuration, which could allow an attacker to remotely modify device configuration and silence alarms.. EPSS estimates a 1.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In GE Aestiva and Aespire versions 7100 and 7900, a vulnerability exists where serial devices are connected via an added unsecured terminal server to a TCP/IP network configuration, which could allow an attacker to remotely modify device configuration and silence alarms.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.34%

67.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ge	Aestiva 7100 Firmware	All versions
Ge	Aestiva 7900 Firmware	All versions
Ge	Aespire 7100 Firmware	All versions
Ge	Aespire 7900 Firmware	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/109102Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-19-190-01Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/109102Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-19-190-01Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jul 10, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-10966?

How severe is CVE-2019-10966?

CVE-2019-10966 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-10966?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST