CVE-2016-4819

Name: CVE-2016-4819
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-06-19T01:59:12.967+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.82%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-4819 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 3.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.82%

88.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dx Library Project	Dx Library	<= 3.16b

References

http://dxlib.o.oo7.jp/dxvulnerability.htmlVendor Advisory
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN15205734/index.htmlVendor Advisory
http://jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2016-000099Vendor Advisory
http://dxlib.o.oo7.jp/dxvulnerability.htmlVendor Advisory
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN15205734/index.htmlVendor Advisory
http://jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2016-000099Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 19, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4819?

How severe is CVE-2016-4819?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-4819 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4819?

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