Description
R 3.4.4 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting malicious input into the GUI Preferences language field. Attackers can craft a payload with a 292-byte offset and JMP ESP instruction to execute commands like calc.exe when the payload is pasted into the Language for menus and messages field.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 8.4/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| r-project | R | 3.4.4 |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI (RHEL AI) 3 | — |
References
- https://cloud.r-project.org/bin/windows/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46265
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/r-local-buffer-overflow-windows-xp-sp3
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-25695
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2457652
- https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2019/cve-2019-25695.json
Timeline
- Published
- Apr 12, 2026
- Last modified
- Jul 15, 2026
- NVD status
- Deferred