How severe is CVE-2016-2344?

CVE-2016-2344 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-2016-2344 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-2344?

CVE-2016-2344 affects Autodesk Autodesk Backburner. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2344?

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-2016-2344 published?

CVE-2016-2344 was published on 2016-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-2344

CVE-2016-2344 is a high-severity vulnerability in Autodesk Autodesk Backburner 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: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Autodesk Autodesk Backburner
Published: 2016-03-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in manager.exe in Backburner Manager in Autodesk Backburner 2016 2016.0.0.2150 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a crafted command. NOTE: this is only a vulnerability in environments in which the administrator has not followed documentation that outlines the security risks of operating Backburner on untrusted networks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2344?: Stack-based buffer overflow in manager.exe in Backburner Manager in Autodesk Backburner 2016 2016.0.0.2150 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a crafted command. NOTE: this is only a vulnerability in environments in which the administrator has not followed documentation that outlines the security risks of operating Backburner on untrusted networks.
How severe is CVE-2016-2344?: CVE-2016-2344 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-2016-2344 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-2344?: CVE-2016-2344 affects Autodesk Autodesk Backburner. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2344?: 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-2016-2344 published?: CVE-2016-2344 was published on 2016-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autodesk_backburner:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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