CVE-2016-8365

Name: CVE-2016-8365
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-03T14:29:00.247+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8365 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. OSIsoft PI System software (Applications using PI Asset Framework (AF) Client versions prior to PI AF Client 2016, Version 2.8.0; Applications using PI Software Development Kit (SDK) versions prior to PI SDK 2016, Version 1.4.6; PI Buffer Subsystem, versions prior to and including, Version 4.4; and PI Data Archive versions prior to PI Data Archive 2015, Version 3.4.395.64) operates between endpoints without a complete model of endpoint features potentially causing the product to perform actions based on this incomplete model, which could result in a denial of service. OSIsoft reports that in order to exploit the vulnerability an attacker would need to be locally connected to a server. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OSIsoft PI System software (Applications using PI Asset Framework (AF) Client versions prior to PI AF Client 2016, Version 2.8.0; Applications using PI Software Development Kit (SDK) versions prior to PI SDK 2016, Version 1.4.6; PI Buffer Subsystem, versions prior to and including, Version 4.4; and PI Data Archive versions prior to PI Data Archive 2015, Version 3.4.395.64) operates between endpoints without a complete model of endpoint features potentially causing the product to perform actions based on this incomplete model, which could result in a denial of service. OSIsoft reports that in order to exploit the vulnerability an attacker would need to be locally connected to a server. A CVSS v3 base score of 7.1 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is (AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H)

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.36%

27.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Osisoft	Pi Af Client	< 2.8.0
Osisoft	Pi Buffer Subsystem	< 4.5.0
Osisoft	Pi Data Archive	< 3.4.400.1162
Osisoft	Pi Sdk	< 1.4.6

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94165Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICS-VU-313-03Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://techsupport.osisoft.com/Troubleshooting/Alerts/AL00308Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94165Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICS-VU-313-03Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://techsupport.osisoft.com/Troubleshooting/Alerts/AL00308Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 3, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8365?

How severe is CVE-2016-8365?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8365 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8365?

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Source: NVD / NIST