CVE-2019-3982

Name: CVE-2019-3982
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-10-23T19:15:12.047+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.78%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-3982 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Nessus versions 8.6.0 and earlier were found to contain a Denial of Service vulnerability due to improper validation of specific imported scan types. An authenticated, remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to cause a Nessus scanner to become temporarily unresponsive.. EPSS estimates a 1.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Nessus versions 8.6.0 and earlier were found to contain a Denial of Service vulnerability due to improper validation of specific imported scan types. An authenticated, remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to cause a Nessus scanner to become temporarily unresponsive.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.78%

75.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tenable	Nessus	<= 8.6.0

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2019-06Vendor Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2019-06Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 23, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-3982?

How severe is CVE-2019-3982?

CVE-2019-3982 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-3982?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-3982?

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Source: NVD / NIST