CVE-2019-16227
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
2.0 %
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 mn_flags, mdb_cursor_set triggers a memcpy with an invalid write operation within mdb_xcursor_init1. 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-2019-16227?
An issue was discovered in py-lmdb 0.97. For certain values of mn_flags, mdb_cursor_set triggers a memcpy with an invalid write operation within mdb_xcursor_init1. NOTE: this outcome occurs when accessing a data.mdb file supplied by an attacker.
Is CVE-2019-16227 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2019-16227 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.0% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-16227?
CVE-2019-16227 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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