CVE-2016-0851
CVE-2016-0851 is a high-severity vulnerability in Advantech Webaccess with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 7.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Advantech Webaccess
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Advantech WebAccess before 8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds memory access) via unspecified vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-0851?
- Advantech WebAccess before 8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds memory access) via unspecified vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2016-0851?
- CVE-2016-0851 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-0851 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-0851?
- CVE-2016-0851 affects Advantech Webaccess. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-0851?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2016-0851 published?
- CVE-2016-0851 was published on 2016-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:advantech:webaccess:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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