CVE-2016-8335 — HIGH (8.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

An exploitable stack based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the ipNameAdd functionality of Iceni Argus Version 6.6.04 (Sep 7 2012) NK - Linux x64 and Version 6.6.04 (Nov 14 2014) NK - Windows x64. A specially crafted pdf file can cause a buffer overflow resulting in arbitrary code execution. An attacker can send/provide malicious pdf file to trigger this vulnerability.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Iceni	Argus	6.6.04

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93936
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/2016-TALOS-0202/ExploitThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93936
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/2016-TALOS-0202/ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-8335?

CVE-2016-8335 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). An exploitable stack based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the ipNameAdd functionality of Iceni Argus Version 6.6.04 (Sep 7 2012) NK - Linux x64 and Version 6.6.04 (Nov 14 2014) NK - Windows x...

How severe is CVE-2016-8335?

CVE-2016-8335 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-8335?

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