CVE-2016-8377

Name: CVE-2016-8377
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-13T21:59:01.347+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8/10EPSS 8.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8377 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Fatek Automation PLC WinProladder Version 3.11 Build 14701. A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists when the software application connects to a malicious server, resulting in a stack buffer overflow. EPSS estimates a 8.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Fatek Automation PLC WinProladder Version 3.11 Build 14701. A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists when the software application connects to a malicious server, resulting in a stack buffer overflow. This causes an exploitable Structured Exception Handler (SEH) overwrite condition that may allow remote code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

8.91%

94.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Fatek	Plc Winproladder Firmware	3.11	Build 14701

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94938Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-350-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42700/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94938Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-350-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42700/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8377?

How severe is CVE-2016-8377?

CVE-2016-8377 has a CVSS score of 8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 8.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8377?

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Source: NVD / NIST