CVE-2016-8387 Memory corruption in Argus
Heap-based buffer overflow in Iceni Argus allows remote code execution via a malformed 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-2016-8387?
CVE-2016-8387 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Iceni Argus, published on 27 Feb 2017. 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 heap-based buffer overflow exists in Iceni Argus. When it attempts to convert a malformed PDF with an object encoded w/ multiple encoding types terminating with an LZW encoded type, an overflow may occur due to a lack of bounds checking by the LZW decoder. This can lead to code execution under the context of the account of the user running it.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-8387?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Iceni Argus.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8387?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-8387 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-2016-8387 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-8387 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Iceni Argus
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w96p-g4xq-chrg.