How severe is CVE-2016-8715?

CVE-2016-8715 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-2016-8715 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-2016-8715?

CVE-2016-8715 affects Iceni Argus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8715?

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-2016-8715 published?

CVE-2016-8715 was published on 2017-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8715

CVE-2016-8715 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Iceni Argus
Published: 2017-02-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An exploitable heap corruption vulnerability exists in the loadTrailer functionality of Iceni Argus version 6.6.05. A specially crafted PDF file can cause a heap corruption resulting in arbitrary code execution. An attacker can send/provide a malicious PDF file to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8715?: An exploitable heap corruption vulnerability exists in the loadTrailer functionality of Iceni Argus version 6.6.05. A specially crafted PDF file can cause a heap corruption resulting in arbitrary code execution. An attacker can send/provide a malicious PDF file to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2016-8715?: CVE-2016-8715 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-2016-8715 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-2016-8715?: CVE-2016-8715 affects Iceni Argus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8715?: 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-2016-8715 published?: CVE-2016-8715 was published on 2017-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:iceni:argus:6.6.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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