CVE-2016-8387

Published Feb 27, 2017 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS 2.3% KEV · Not listed
Description
An exploitable heap-based buffer overflow exists in Iceni Argus. When it attempts to convert a malformed PDF with an object encoded w/ multiple encoding types terminating with an LZW encoded type, an overflow may occur due to a lack of bounds checking by the LZW decoder. This can lead to code execution under the context of the account of the user running it.

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EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-9235 An exploitable heap-based buffer overflow exists in Iceni Argus. When it attempts to convert a malformed PDF with an object encoded w/ multiple encoding types terminating with an LZW encoded type, an overflow may occur due to a lack of bounds checking by the LZW decoder. This can lead to code execution under the context of the account of the user running it.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
talos
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 2:20 AM
Reserved
Sep 29, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 27, 2017, 9:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:54 AM