CVE-2019-16224
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
1.8 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
An issue was discovered in py-lmdb 0.97. For certain values of md_flags, mdb_node_add does not properly set up a memcpy destination, leading to an invalid write operation. NOTE: this outcome occurs when accessing a data.mdb file supplied by an attacker.
Technical details
- Published
- 2019-09-11
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2019-16224?
An issue was discovered in py-lmdb 0.97. For certain values of md_flags, mdb_node_add does not properly set up a memcpy destination, leading to an invalid write operation. NOTE: this outcome occurs when accessing a data.mdb file supplied by an attacker.
Is CVE-2019-16224 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2019-16224 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.8% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-16224?
CVE-2019-16224 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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