CVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
2.2 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
sc_context_create in ctx.c in libopensc in OpenSC 0.19.0 has a memory leak, as demonstrated by a call from eidenv.
Technical details
- Published
- 2019-01-22
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2019-6502?
sc_context_create in ctx.c in libopensc in OpenSC 0.19.0 has a memory leak, as demonstrated by a call from eidenv.
Is CVE-2019-6502 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2019-6502 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.2% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-6502?
CVE-2019-6502 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
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