CVE-2016-1606

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in COM objects in Micro Focus Rumba 9.4.x before 9.4 HF 13960 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1)…

published July 3, 2016

CVSS
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EPSS
46%
Percentile
98.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ It's a wild buffet of buffer overflows in Micro Focus Rumba, just waiting for a plate to be filled! 🍽️ Think of it like a crowded restaurant where the waitstaff keeps bringing out more and more dishes, but they can’t handle the overflow — if you overfill the table, everything crashes down. This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit these overflows to dish out arbitrary code right onto your system! An attacker could potentially exploit these stack-based buffer overflows to execute arbitrary code, leading to unauthorized access and manipulation of sensitive data. This could disrupt operations and even give attackers full control of the affected systems, creating chaos in what should be a peaceful dining experience.

Put simply

Think of it like a crowded restaurant where the waitstaff keeps bringing out more and more dishes, but they can’t handle the overflow — if you overfill the table, everything crashes down. This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit these overflows to dish out arbitrary code right onto your system! Multiple stack-based buffer overflows exist in COM objects of Micro Focus Rumba 9.4.x, allowing attackers to exploit various properties across DLL files. If certain inputs exceed the expected length, they can overwrite the stack and lead to code execution.

What to do

An attacker could potentially exploit these stack-based buffer overflows to execute arbitrary code, leading to unauthorized access and manipulation of sensitive data. This could disrupt operations and even give attackers full control of the affected systems, creating chaos in what should be a peaceful dining experience. Immediate action is required: Upgrade to Micro Focus Rumba version 9.4 HF 13960 or later to mitigate these vulnerabilities. Also, review input validation processes to ensure proper handling of property values to prevent such exploits in the future. You've got this! Follow these steps to secure your systems and keep those pesky attackers at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.45550 · 98.8th percentile
Published
2016-07-03T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 SEP 03:12Z
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  • 06 SEP 03:09Z
    EPSS moved 46% → 35%
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  • 30 AUG 15:31Z
    EPSS moved 35% → 46%
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  • 29 AUG 04:10Z
    EPSS moved 46% → 35%
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  • 03 JUL 01:00Z
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