How severe is CVE-2016-1176?

CVE-2016-1176 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2016-1176 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1176?

CVE-2016-1176 affects Sharp Eva Animator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1176?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-1176 published?

CVE-2016-1176 was published on 2016-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1176

CVE-2016-1176 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sharp Eva Animator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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 6.3)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Sharp Eva Animator
Published: 2016-04-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Buffer overflow in the ActiveX control in Sharp EVA Animeter allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1176?: Buffer overflow in the ActiveX control in Sharp EVA Animeter allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web page.
How severe is CVE-2016-1176?: CVE-2016-1176 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2016-1176 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1176?: CVE-2016-1176 affects Sharp Eva Animator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1176?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-1176 published?: CVE-2016-1176 was published on 2016-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sharp:eva_animator:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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