CVE-2016-3986

Name: CVE-2016-3986
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-04-12T02:00:09.447+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.88%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3986 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Avast allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PE file, related to authenticode parsing.. EPSS estimates a 7.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Avast allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PE file, related to authenticode parsing.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.88%

94.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Avast	Avast	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 12, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3986?

Avast allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PE file, related to authenticode parsing.

How severe is CVE-2016-3986?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3986 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3986?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-3986?

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Source: NVD / NIST