CVE-2016-4819 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted strings in the printfDx function of the DX Library for C++.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-4819?
CVE-2016-4819 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Jun 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The printfDx function in Takumi Yamada DX Library for Borland C++ 3.13f through 3.16b, DX Library for Gnu C++ 3.13f through 3.16b, and DX Library for Visual C++ 3.13f through 3.16b allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted string.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4819?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dx Library Project Dx Library.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4819?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-4819 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2016-4819 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4819 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gvm7-vf32-4m65.