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CVE-2016-8333: An exploitable stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the ipfSetColourStroke functionality of...

An exploitable stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the ipfSetColourStroke functionality of Iceni Argus version 6.6.04 A specially crafted pdf file can cause a buffer overflow resulting in arbitrary code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious pdf file to trigger this vulnerability.

HighCVSS 8.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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CVE-2016-8333 affects Iceni Argus 6.6.04. A malicious PDF can crash the application in a way that may let attacker code run on the user’s system. The main business risk is compromise of staff machines or PDF-processing workflows when someone opens an untrusted file. Exposure is most likely on endpoints, review stations, or document-processing workflows where Iceni Argus 6.6.04 is installed and used to open PDFs, especially PDFs received from external parties. Treat as high priority where Iceni Argus is present in business workflows. The risk is file-triggered code execution, but exposure depends on installed software and PDF handling practices. Mitigation focus: Identify and remove unnecessary Iceni Argus 6.6.04 installations.; Check Iceni guidance for fixed versions or supported upgrade paths.; Avoid opening untrusted PDFs in Iceni Argus 6.6.04..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
8.8 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
8.8CVSS 3.0HighCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE score

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Base CVSS 3.0 score

8.8High
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2016-8333Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
n/aIceni Argus 6.6.04Iceni Argus 6.6.04Listed
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