CVE-2016-5796
CVE-2016-5796 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fatek Automation Fv Designer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Fatek Automation Fv Designer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in Fatek Automation PM Designer V3 Version 2.1.2.2, and Automation FV Designer Version 1.2.8.0. Sending additional valid packets could allow the attacker to cause a crash or to execute arbitrary code, because of Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-5796?
- An issue was discovered in Fatek Automation PM Designer V3 Version 2.1.2.2, and Automation FV Designer Version 1.2.8.0. Sending additional valid packets could allow the attacker to cause a crash or to execute arbitrary code, because of Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer.
- How severe is CVE-2016-5796?
- CVE-2016-5796 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-5796 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-2016-5796?
- CVE-2016-5796 primarily affects Fatek Automation Fv Designer. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-5796?
- 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-2016-5796 published?
- CVE-2016-5796 was published on 2017-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:fatek:automation_fv_designer:1.2.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:fatek:automation_pm_designer:2.1.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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