CVE-2016-5805
CVE-2016-5805 is a high-severity vulnerability in Delta Electronics Ispsoft 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% (75th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Delta Electronics Ispsoft
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in Delta Electronics WPLSoft, Versions prior to V2.42.11, ISPSoft, Versions prior to 3.02.11, and PMSoft, Versions prior to2.10.10. There are multiple instances of heap-based buffer overflows that may allow malicious files to cause the execution of arbitrary code or a denial of service.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-5805?
- An issue was discovered in Delta Electronics WPLSoft, Versions prior to V2.42.11, ISPSoft, Versions prior to 3.02.11, and PMSoft, Versions prior to2.10.10. There are multiple instances of heap-based buffer overflows that may allow malicious files to cause the execution of arbitrary code or a denial of service.
- How severe is CVE-2016-5805?
- CVE-2016-5805 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-2016-5805 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-5805?
- CVE-2016-5805 primarily affects Delta Electronics Ispsoft. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-5805?
- 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-2016-5805 published?
- CVE-2016-5805 was published on 2017-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:o:delta_electronics:ispsoft:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:delta_electronics:pmsoft:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:delta_electronics:wplsoft:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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