CVE-2016-4293

Name: CVE-2016-4293
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-20T17:59:00.21+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-4293 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the (1) CBookBase::SetDefTableStyle and (2) CBookBase::SetDefPivotStyle functions in Hancom Office 2014 VP allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Hangul Hcell Document (.cell) file.. EPSS estimates a 3.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the (1) CBookBase::SetDefTableStyle and (2) CBookBase::SetDefPivotStyle functions in Hancom Office 2014 VP allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Hangul Hcell Document (.cell) file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.62%

88.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hancom	Hancom Office 2014	9.1.0.2176

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92327Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0148/Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92327Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0148/Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 20, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4293?

How severe is CVE-2016-4293?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-4293 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4293?

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Source: NVD / NIST