CVE-2016-8344

Name: CVE-2016-8344
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-13T21:59:00.61+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8344 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in Honeywell Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS) platform: Experion PKS, Release 3xx and prior, Experion PKS, Release 400, Experion PKS, Release 410, Experion PKS, Release 430, and Experion PKS, Release 431. Experion PKS does not properly validate input. EPSS estimates a 1.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Honeywell Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS) platform: Experion PKS, Release 3xx and prior, Experion PKS, Release 400, Experion PKS, Release 410, Experion PKS, Release 430, and Experion PKS, Release 431. Experion PKS does not properly validate input. By sending a specially crafted packet, an attacker could cause the process to terminate. A successful exploit would prevent firmware uploads to the Series-C devices.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.55%

71.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Honeywell	Experion Process Knowledge System	<= 311
Honeywell	Experion Process Knowledge System	410
Honeywell	Experion Process Knowledge System	430
Honeywell	Experion Process Knowledge System	431
Honeywell	Experion Process Knowledge System	<= 411

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93950Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-301-01Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93950Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-301-01Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Feb 13, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8344?

How severe is CVE-2016-8344?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8344 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8344?

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Source: NVD / NIST