CVE-2016-2291 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via out-of-bounds read in Pro-face GP-Pro EX software.
- 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-2016-2291?
CVE-2016-2291 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 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
Pro-face GP-Pro EX EX-ED before 4.05.000, PFXEXEDV before 4.05.000, PFXEXEDLS before 4.05.000, and PFXEXGRPLS before 4.05.000 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-2291?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Schneider-Electric Proface Gp-Pro Ex Ex-Ed, Schneider-Electric Proface Gp-Pro Ex Pfxexedls, Schneider-Electric Proface Gp-Pro Ex Pfxexedv, Schneider-Electric Proface Gp-Pro Ex Pfxexgrpls.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2291?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-2291 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-2016-2291 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-2291 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r26w-mxc9-q2hg.