CVE-2016-0278: Buffer Overflow

Published 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.

Affected Software

22 affected components
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

Event History

Jun 26, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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

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

5

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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