CVE-2016-1176 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted web page exploiting a buffer overflow in the ActiveX control.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-1176?
CVE-2016-1176 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Apr 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the ActiveX control in Sharp EVA Animeter allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web page.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1176?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sharp Eva Animator.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1176?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1176 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-2016-1176 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1176 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ff29-pr64-w428.