CVE-2016-5228

Name: CVE-2016-5228
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-07-03T01:59:09.923+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 15.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5228 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in the PlayMacro function in ObjectXMacro.ObjectXMacro in WdMacCtl.ocx in Micro Focus Rumba 9.x before 9.3 HF 11997 and 9.4.x before 9.4 HF 12815 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long MacroName argument. NOTE: some references mention CVE-2016-5226 but that is not a correct ID for any Rumba vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 15.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the PlayMacro function in ObjectXMacro.ObjectXMacro in WdMacCtl.ocx in Micro Focus Rumba 9.x before 9.3 HF 11997 and 9.4.x before 9.4 HF 12815 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long MacroName argument. NOTE: some references mention CVE-2016-5226 but that is not a correct ID for any Rumba vulnerability.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

15.12%

96.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microfocus	Rumba	9.4

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 3, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5228?

How severe is CVE-2016-5228?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5228 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 15.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5228?

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Source: NVD / NIST