CVE-2016-8715

Name: CVE-2016-8715
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-28T15:59:00.25+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.90%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.90%

77.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

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: Feb 28, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8715?

How severe is CVE-2016-8715?

CVE-2016-8715 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8715?

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Source: NVD / NIST