7.8
CWE
284 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-0278: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sun Jun 26 2016(Updated: )

Heap-based buffer overflow in the KeyView PDF filter in IBM Domino 8.5.x before 8.5.3 FP6 IF13 and 9.x before 9.0.1 FP6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0277, CVE-2016-0279, and CVE-2016-0301.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Domino=8.5.3
IBM Domino=8.5.3.1
IBM Domino=8.5.3.2
IBM Domino=8.5.3.3
IBM Domino=8.5.3.4
IBM Domino=8.5.3.5
IBM Domino=8.5.0
IBM Domino=9.0.1
IBM Domino=9.0.1.1
IBM Domino=9.0.1.2
IBM Domino=9.0.1.3
IBM Domino=9.0.1.4
IBM Domino=9.0.1.5
IBM Domino=8.5.1
IBM Domino=8.5.1.1
IBM Domino=8.5.1.2
IBM Domino=8.5.1.3
IBM Domino=8.5.1.4
IBM Domino=8.5.2
IBM Domino=8.5.2.1
IBM Domino=8.5.2.2
IBM Domino=8.5.2.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-0278?

    CVE-2016-0278 has a high severity level as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-0278?

    To fix CVE-2016-0278, update IBM Domino to version 8.5.3 FP6 IF13 or 9.0.1 FP6 or later.

  • What versions of IBM Domino are affected by CVE-2016-0278?

    IBM Domino versions 8.5.0 through 8.5.3.5 and 9.0.1 through 9.0.1.5 are affected by CVE-2016-0278.

  • Can CVE-2016-0278 be exploited through PDF files?

    Yes, CVE-2016-0278 can be exploited using crafted PDF documents.

  • Is CVE-2016-0278 related to other vulnerabilities?

    CVE-2016-0278 is a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0277, CVE-2016-0279, and CVE-2016-0301.

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