CVE-2016-8388
CVE-2016-8388 is a high-severity vulnerability in Iceni Argus 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-125.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 9.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Iceni Argus
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An exploitable arbitrary heap-overwrite vulnerability exists within Iceni Argus. When it attempts to convert a malformed PDF to XML, it will explicitly trust an index within the specific font object and use it to write the font's name to a single object within an array of objects.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-8388?
- An exploitable arbitrary heap-overwrite vulnerability exists within Iceni Argus. When it attempts to convert a malformed PDF to XML, it will explicitly trust an index within the specific font object and use it to write the font's name to a single object within an array of objects.
- How severe is CVE-2016-8388?
- CVE-2016-8388 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-2016-8388 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-8388?
- CVE-2016-8388 affects Iceni Argus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-8388?
- 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-2016-8388 published?
- CVE-2016-8388 was published on 2017-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:iceni:argus:6.6.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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