CVE-2016-0279 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document due to a heap-based buffer overflow in the KeyView PDF filter.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-0279?
CVE-2016-0279 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Jun 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the KeyView PDF filter in IBM Domino 8.5.x before 8.5.3 FP6 IF13 and 9.x before 9.0.1 FP6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0277, CVE-2016-0278, and CVE-2016-0301.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0279?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Domino.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0279?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-0279 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2016-0279 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-0279 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6274-59hg-7rhg.