CVE-2016-5228 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the PlayMacro function of Micro Focus Rumba.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-5228?
CVE-2016-5228 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Jul 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the PlayMacro function in ObjectXMacro.ObjectXMacro in WdMacCtl.ocx in Micro Focus Rumba 9.x before 9.3 HF 11997 and 9.4.x before 9.4 HF 12815 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long MacroName argument. NOTE: some references mention CVE-2016-5226 but that is not a correct ID for any Rumba vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-5228?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microfocus Rumba.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5228?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-5228 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-2016-5228 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-5228 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qcj4-wjgr-2rrf.