CVE-2016-8387

Name: CVE-2016-8387
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-27T21:59:00.223+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 2.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8387 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 malformed PDF with an object encoded w/ multiple encoding types terminating with an LZW encoded type, an overflow may occur due to a lack of bounds checking by the LZW decoder. 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 malformed PDF with an object encoded w/ multiple encoding types terminating with an LZW encoded type, an overflow may occur due to a lack of bounds checking by the LZW decoder. This can lead to code execution under the context of the account of the user running it.

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%

80.7th 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/96468Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0212/Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96468Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0212/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8387?

How severe is CVE-2016-8387?

CVE-2016-8387 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-2016-8387?

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Source: NVD / NIST