Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-5228
Stack-based buffer overflow in the PlayMacro function in ObjectXMacro.ObjectXMacro in WdMacCtl.ocx in Micro Focus Rumba 9.x before 9.3 HF 11997 and 9.4.x before 9.4 HF 12815 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long MacroName argument. NOTE: some references mention CVE-2016-5226 but that is not a correct ID for any Rumba vulnerability.
Vulnerability category: OverflowExecute code
Products affected by CVE-2016-5228
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:rumba:9.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-5228
33.29%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 97 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-5228
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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10.0
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
10.0
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10.0
|
NIST | |
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9.8
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CRITICAL | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
3.9
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5.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-5228
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-5228
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http://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2016-5327.php
Zero Science Lab ยป Micro Focus Rumba+ v9.4 Multiple Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40649/
Micro Focus Rumba 9.3 - ActiveX Stack Buffer Overflow (PoC)
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http://community.microfocus.com/microfocus/mainframe_solutions/rumba/w/knowledge_base/28600.micro-focus-rumba-9-x-security-update.aspx
Micro Focus Rumba 9.x Security update - Micro Focus Community - 1753463Vendor Advisory
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https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2016050136
Micro Focus Rumba+ v9.4 Multiple Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities - CXSecurity.com
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