CVE-2016-8715
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CVE-2016-8715 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable heap corruption vulnerability exists in the loadTrailer functionality of Iceni Argus version 6.6.05. A specially crafted PDF file can cause a heap corruption resulting in arbitrary code execution. EPSS estimates a 1.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An exploitable heap corruption vulnerability exists in the loadTrailer functionality of Iceni Argus version 6.6.05. A specially crafted PDF file can cause a heap corruption resulting in arbitrary code execution. An attacker can send/provide a malicious PDF file to trigger this vulnerability.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceni | Argus | 6.6.05 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96470Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0228/Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96470Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0228/Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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