CVE-2016-8386

Name: CVE-2016-8386
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-27T21:59:00.193+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 2.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8386 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable heap-based buffer overflow exists in Iceni Argus. When it attempts to convert a PDF containing a malformed font to XML, the tool will attempt to use a size out of the font to search through a linked list of buffers to return. EPSS estimates a 2.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An exploitable heap-based buffer overflow exists in Iceni Argus. When it attempts to convert a PDF containing a malformed font to XML, the tool will attempt to use a size out of the font to search through a linked list of buffers to return. Due to a signedness issue, a buffer smaller than the requested size will be returned. Later when the tool tries to populate this buffer, the overflow will occur which can lead to code execution under the context of the user running the tool.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.25%

80.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Iceni	Argus	6.6.04

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96472Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0211/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96472Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0211/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 27, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8386?

How severe is CVE-2016-8386?

CVE-2016-8386 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8386?

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Source: NVD / NIST