CVE-2016-0869
CVE-2016-0869 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsys Promotic with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.0)
- CVSS v2: 7.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Microsys Promotic
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in MICROSYS PROMOTIC before 8.3.11 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service via a malformed HTML document.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-0869?
- Heap-based buffer overflow in MICROSYS PROMOTIC before 8.3.11 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service via a malformed HTML document.
- How severe is CVE-2016-0869?
- CVE-2016-0869 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-0869 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-0869?
- CVE-2016-0869 affects Microsys Promotic. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-0869?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2016-0869 published?
- CVE-2016-0869 was published on 2016-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.promotic.eu/en/pmdoc/NewsPm803.htm#ver80311
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-026-01
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsys:promotic:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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