CVE-2016-8714

8.8 HIGH
Published: March 10, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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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.

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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:N/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.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3813
Source: talos-cna@cisco.com
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96785
Source: talos-cna@cisco.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0227/
Source: talos-cna@cisco.com
Exploit Technical Description Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3813
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96785
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0227/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Technical Description Third Party Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
2.4%
82th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-120

Affected Vendors

r_project debian

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