Vulnerability Description
An exploitable buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the LoadEncoding functionality of the R programming language version 3.3.0. A specially crafted R script can cause a buffer overflow resulting in a memory corruption. An attacker can send a malicious R script to trigger this vulnerability.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| R Project | R | 3.3.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3813Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96785Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0227/ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3813Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96785Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0227/ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-8714?
CVE-2016-8714 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). An exploitable buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the LoadEncoding functionality of the R programming language version 3.3.0. A specially crafted R script can cause a buffer overflow resulting in...
How severe is CVE-2016-8714?
CVE-2016-8714 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-2016-8714?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: R Project R, Debian Debian Linux.