How severe is CVE-2016-4819?

CVE-2016-4819 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-4819 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-4819?

CVE-2016-4819 primarily affects Dx Library Project Dx Library. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4819?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-4819 published?

CVE-2016-4819 was published on 2016-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-4819

CVE-2016-4819 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dx Library Project Dx Library with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Dx Library Project Dx Library
Published: 2016-06-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-4819?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2016-4819?: CVE-2016-4819 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-4819 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-4819?: CVE-2016-4819 primarily affects Dx Library Project Dx Library. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4819?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-4819 published?: CVE-2016-4819 was published on 2016-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:dx_library_project:dx_library:*:*:*:*:*:borland_c\+\+:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dx_library_project:dx_library:*:*:*:*:*:gnu_c\+\+:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dx_library_project:dx_library:*:*:*:*:*:visual_c\+\+:*:*

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