Buffer overflow in Iceni Argus
CVE-2016-8333
An exploitable stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the ipfSetColourStroke functionality of Iceni Argus version 6.6.04 A specially crafted pdf file can cause a buffer overflow resulting in arbitrary code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious pdf file to trigger this vulnerability.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.021 (80.6th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 81st percentile — 80.6% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.021 · newest: 0.021 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Iceni Argus — versions 6.6.04
- Iceni Argus 6.6.04 — versions Iceni Argus 6.6.04
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/93938 (vdb-entry)
- www.talosintelligence.com/reports/2016-TALOS-0200/ (Exploit, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-8333?
- CVE-2016-8333 is a high-severity vulnerability in Iceni Argus, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2016-10-28.
- How severe is CVE-2016-8333?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2016-8333 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.