CVE-2016-8364

CVE-2016-8364 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibhsoftec S7-softplc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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

Description

An issue was discovered in IBHsoftec S7-SoftPLC prior to 4.12b. Object memory can read a network packet that is larger than the space that is available, a Heap-based Buffer Overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8364?
An issue was discovered in IBHsoftec S7-SoftPLC prior to 4.12b. Object memory can read a network packet that is larger than the space that is available, a Heap-based Buffer Overflow.
How severe is CVE-2016-8364?
CVE-2016-8364 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-8364 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8364?
CVE-2016-8364 affects Ibhsoftec S7-softplc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8364?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-8364 published?
CVE-2016-8364 was published on 2017-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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