7.8
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-0851: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri 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.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Advantech WebOP<=8.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-0851?

    To mitigate CVE-2016-0851, update to Advantech WebAccess version 8.1 or later.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Is CVE-2016-0851 publicly known?

    Yes, CVE-2016-0851 is a publicly disclosed vulnerability affecting Advantech WebAccess.

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