How severe is CVE-2016-8377?

CVE-2016-8377 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-8377 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8377?

CVE-2016-8377 affects Fatek Plc Winproladder Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8377?

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-2016-8377 published?

CVE-2016-8377 was published on 2017-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8377

CVE-2016-8377 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fatek Plc Winproladder Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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 8.0)
CVSS v2: 6.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Fatek Plc Winproladder Firmware
Published: 2017-02-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Fatek Automation PLC WinProladder Version 3.11 Build 14701. A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists when the software application connects to a malicious server, resulting in a stack buffer overflow. This causes an exploitable Structured Exception Handler (SEH) overwrite condition that may allow remote code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8377?: An issue was discovered in Fatek Automation PLC WinProladder Version 3.11 Build 14701. A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists when the software application connects to a malicious server, resulting in a stack buffer overflow. This causes an exploitable Structured Exception Handler (SEH) overwrite condition that may allow remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2016-8377?: CVE-2016-8377 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-8377 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8377?: CVE-2016-8377 affects Fatek Plc Winproladder Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8377?: 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-2016-8377 published?: CVE-2016-8377 was published on 2017-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:fatek:plc_winproladder_firmware:3.11:build_14701:*:*:*:*:*:*

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