CVE-2016-8333 Memory corruption in Iceni Argus 6.6.04
A stack-based buffer overflow in Iceni Argus allows arbitrary code execution via a specially crafted PDF file.
- 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-2016-8333?
CVE-2016-8333 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Iceni Argus 6.6.04, published on 28 Oct 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
An exploitable stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the ipfSetColourStroke functionality of Iceni Argus version 6.6.04 A specially crafted pdf file can cause a buffer overflow resulting in arbitrary code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious pdf file to trigger this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-8333?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Iceni Argus.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8333?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-8333 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-2016-8333 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-8333 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Iceni Argus 6.6.04
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j4f3-rrw5-3g64.