CVE-2016-4289 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

A stack based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the method receiving data from SysTreeView32 control of the GMER 2.1.19357 application. A specially created long path can lead to a buffer overflow on the stack resulting in code execution. An attacker needs to create path longer than 99 characters to trigger this vulnerability.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gmer	Gmer	2.1.19357

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0127/ExploitThird Party Advisory
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0127/ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-4289?

CVE-2016-4289 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). A stack based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the method receiving data from SysTreeView32 control of the GMER 2.1.19357 application. A specially created long path can lead to a buffer overflo...

How severe is CVE-2016-4289?

CVE-2016-4289 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-4289?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gmer Gmer.