High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Feb 27, 2017· Updated May 13, 2026
CVE-2016-8387
CVE-2016-8387
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.
Affected products
1Patches
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Vulnerability mechanics
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References
2- www.securityfocus.com/bid/96468nvdBroken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0212/nvdThird Party Advisory
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