CVE-2019-5100

Name: CVE-2019-5100
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-06T20:15:10.177+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 2.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-5100 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable integer overflow vulnerability exists in the BMP header parsing functionality of LEADTOOLS 20. A specially crafted BMP image file can cause an integer overflow, potentially resulting in code execution. EPSS estimates a 2.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.04%

78.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Leadtools	Leadtools	20.0.2019.3.15

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0892Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0892Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 6, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5100?

How severe is CVE-2019-5100?

CVE-2019-5100 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5100?

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