CVE-2016-8335

Name: CVE-2016-8335
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-10-28T20:59:03.707+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.06%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8335 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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. EPSS estimates a 2.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.06%

78.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Iceni	Argus	6.6.04

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93936
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/2016-TALOS-0202/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93936
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/2016-TALOS-0202/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 28, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8335?

How severe is CVE-2016-8335?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8335 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8335?

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Source: NVD / NIST