CVE-2016-9176
CVE-2016-9176 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Rumba 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
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Microfocus Rumba
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack buffer overflow in the send.exe and receive.exe components of Micro Focus Rumba 9.4 and earlier could be used by local attackers or attackers able to inject arguments to these binaries to execute code.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-9176?
- Stack buffer overflow in the send.exe and receive.exe components of Micro Focus Rumba 9.4 and earlier could be used by local attackers or attackers able to inject arguments to these binaries to execute code.
- How severe is CVE-2016-9176?
- CVE-2016-9176 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-2016-9176 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-9176?
- CVE-2016-9176 affects Microfocus Rumba. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-9176?
- 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-2016-9176 published?
- CVE-2016-9176 was published on 2016-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:rumba:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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