CVE-2019-16225
CVE-2019-16225 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Py-lmdb Project Py-lmdb 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Py-lmdb Project Py-lmdb
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in py-lmdb 0.97. For certain values of mp_flags, mdb_page_touch does not properly set up mc->mc_pg[mc->top], leading to an invalid write operation. NOTE: this outcome occurs when accessing a data.mdb file supplied by an attacker.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-16225?
- An issue was discovered in py-lmdb 0.97. For certain values of mp_flags, mdb_page_touch does not properly set up mc->mc_pg[mc->top], leading to an invalid write operation. NOTE: this outcome occurs when accessing a data.mdb file supplied by an attacker.
- How severe is CVE-2019-16225?
- CVE-2019-16225 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-2019-16225 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-16225?
- CVE-2019-16225 affects Py-lmdb Project Py-lmdb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-16225?
- 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-2019-16225 published?
- CVE-2019-16225 was published on 2019-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:py-lmdb_project:py-lmdb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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