Buffer overflow in Iceni Argus
CVE-2016-8335
An exploitable stack based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the ipNameAdd functionality of Iceni Argus Version 6.6.04 (Sep 7 2012) NK - Linux x64 and Version 6.6.04 (Nov 14 2014) NK - Windows x64. A specially crafted pdf file can cause a buffer overflow resulting in arbitrary code execution. An attacker can send/provide malicious pdf file to trigger this vulnerability.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.021 (79.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
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.
Affected products
- Iceni Argus — versions 6.6.04
- N/a Iceni Argus 6.6.04 (Sep 7 2012) Nk - Linux X64 And (Nov 14 2014) Windows X64. — versions Iceni Argus 6.6.04 (Sep 7 2012) NK - Linux x64 and 6.6.04 (Nov 14 2014) NK - Windows x64.
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- talos-cna@cisco.com (vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- talos-cna@cisco.com (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-8335?
- CVE-2016-8335 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-2016-8335?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2016-8335 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.