VDB-93171 · CVE-2016-8335 · BID 93936

Iceni Argus 6.6.04 PDF File ipNameAdd memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Iceni Argus 6.6.04. Affected by this issue is the function ipNameAdd of the component PDF File Handler. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2016-8335. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Iceni Argus 6.6.04. This affects the function ipNameAdd of the component PDF File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An exploitable stack based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the ipNameAdd functionality of Iceni Argus Version 6.6.04 (Sep 7 2012) NK - Linux x64 and Version 6.6.04 (Nov 14 2014) NK - Windows x64. A specially crafted pdf file can cause a buffer overflow resulting in arbitrary code execution. An attacker can send/provide malicious pdf file to trigger this vulnerability.

The weakness was released 10/28/2016 by Cisco with Cisco Talos (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at talosintelligence.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-8335 since 09/28/2016. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 93936†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-93170. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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09/28/2016 🔍
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10/29/2016 +1 days 🔍
09/28/2022 +2160 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: talosintelligence.com
Researcher: Cisco
Organization: Cisco Talos
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2016-8335 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-8335
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-93171
SecurityFocus: 93936 - Iceni Argus 'ipNameAdd()' Function Remote Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/29/2016 19:06
Updated: 09/28/2022 19:30
Changes: 10/29/2016 19:06 (50), 05/20/2019 00:13 (13), 09/28/2022 19:30 (13)
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Cache ID: 216:FEF:103

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