CVE-2016-8377

8.0 HIGH
Published: February 13, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

An issue was discovered in Fatek Automation PLC WinProladder Version 3.11 Build 14701. A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists when the software application connects to a malicious server, resulting in a stack buffer overflow. This causes an exploitable Structured Exception Handler (SEH) overwrite condition that may allow remote code execution.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94938
Source: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-350-01
Source: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov
Third Party Advisory US Government Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42700/
Source: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94938
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-350-01
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory US Government Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42700/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.0 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
8.9%
95th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

fatek