CVE-2016-8715 Memory corruption in Argus
Heap corruption in Iceni Argus allows arbitrary code execution via a malicious PDF file, requiring users to update the 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-2016-8715?
CVE-2016-8715 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Iceni Argus, published on 28 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 corruption vulnerability exists in the loadTrailer functionality of Iceni Argus version 6.6.05. A specially crafted PDF file can cause a heap corruption resulting in arbitrary code execution. An attacker can send/provide a malicious PDF file to trigger this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-8715?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Iceni Argus.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8715?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-8715 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-2016-8715 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-8715 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Iceni Argus
Sources
Also known as GHSA-958x-j3cw-gmg7.