CVE-2016-8715

7.8 HIGH
Published: February 28, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

An exploitable heap corruption vulnerability exists in the loadTrailer functionality of Iceni Argus version 6.6.05. A specially crafted PDF file can cause a heap corruption resulting in arbitrary code execution. An attacker can send/provide a malicious PDF file 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:L/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.securityfocus.com/bid/96470
Source: talos-cna@cisco.com
Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0228/
Source: talos-cna@cisco.com
Technical Description Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96470
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0228/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Technical Description Third Party Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.9%
77th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

Affected Vendors

iceni

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