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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Remediation
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
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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History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: talos
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T02:20:31.165Z
Reserved: 2016-09-29T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2016-8387
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Status : Modified
Published: 2017-02-27T21:59:00.223
Modified: 2026-05-13T00:24:29.033
Link: CVE-2016-8387
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OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
EUVD