CVE-2019-25485
R 3.4.4 Windows x64 Buffer Overflow SEH DEP ASLR Bypass
Description
R 3.4.4 on Windows x64 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the GUI Preferences language menu field that allows local attackers to bypass DEP and ASLR protections. Attackers can inject a crafted payload through the Language for menus preference to trigger a structured exception handler chain pivot and execute arbitrary shellcode with application privileges.
INFO
Published Date :
March 11, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 11, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2019-25485
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update R to a version that addresses the buffer overflow.
- Avoid setting custom language in GUI preferences.
- Apply security patches provided by the vendor.
- Review system configurations for security hardening.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2019-25485.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47122 | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/r-windows-x-buffer-overflow-seh-dep-aslr-bypass |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2019-25485 is
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 11, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description R 3.4.4 on Windows x64 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the GUI Preferences language menu field that allows local attackers to bypass DEP and ASLR protections. Attackers can inject a crafted payload through the Language for menus preference to trigger a structured exception handler chain pivot and execute arbitrary shellcode with application privileges. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-787 Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47122 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/r-windows-x-buffer-overflow-seh-dep-aslr-bypass