VDB-97340 · CVE-2016-8715 · BID 96470

Iceni Argus 6.6.05 PDF File loadTrailer memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Iceni Argus 6.6.05. Affected by this issue is the function loadTrailer of the component PDF File Handler. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2016-8715. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Iceni Argus 6.6.05 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function loadTrailer of the component PDF File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The bug was discovered 02/27/2017. The weakness was published 02/28/2017 by Cisco with Cisco Talos (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2016-8715 since 10/17/2016. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

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 96470†). Similar entries are available at VDB-97339 and VDB-97338. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

Iceni

Name

Argus

Version

6.6.05

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.5

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/17/2016 🔍
02/27/2017 +133 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Cisco
Organization: Cisco Talos
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2016-8715 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-8715
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97340
SecurityFocus: 96470 - Iceni Argus CVE-2016-8715 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-8715 - Iceni - Argus - Memory Corruption Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/28/2017 20:21
Updated: 09/02/2020 17:01
Changes: 02/28/2017 20:21 (62), 09/02/2020 17:01 (5)
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