CVE-2016-0851: Buffer Overflow
Published Jan 15, 2016
·Updated
Advantech WebAccess before 8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds memory access) via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Advantech WebAccess<=8.0
Event History
Jan 15, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0851?
CVE-2016-0851 has been classified as high severity due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-0851?
To mitigate CVE-2016-0851, update to Advantech WebAccess version 8.1 or later.
3
What types of attacks does CVE-2016-0851 allow?
CVE-2016-0851 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service through out-of-bounds memory access.
4
Which versions of Advantech WebAccess are affected by CVE-2016-0851?
Advantech WebAccess prior to version 8.1, including all versions up to and including 8.0, are affected by CVE-2016-0851.
5
Is CVE-2016-0851 publicly known?
Yes, CVE-2016-0851 is a publicly disclosed vulnerability affecting Advantech WebAccess.