CVE-2016-5646
CVE-2016-5646 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lexmark Perceptive Document Filters with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Lexmark Perceptive Document Filters
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An exploitable heap overflow vulnerability exists in the Compound Binary File Format (CBFF) parser functionality of Lexmark Perceptive Document Filters library. A specially crafted CBFF file can cause a code execution. An attacker can send a malformed file to trigger this vulnerability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-5646?
- An exploitable heap overflow vulnerability exists in the Compound Binary File Format (CBFF) parser functionality of Lexmark Perceptive Document Filters library. A specially crafted CBFF file can cause a code execution. An attacker can send a malformed file to trigger this vulnerability.
- How severe is CVE-2016-5646?
- CVE-2016-5646 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-5646 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-5646?
- CVE-2016-5646 affects Lexmark Perceptive Document Filters. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-5646?
- 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-2016-5646 published?
- CVE-2016-5646 was published on 2017-01-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:lexmark:perceptive_document_filters:11.2.0.1732:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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