CVE-2016-8714

moderate-risk
Published 2017-03-10

An exploitable buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the LoadEncoding functionality of the R programming language version 3.3.0. A specially crafted R script can cause a buffer overflow resulting in a memory corruption. An attacker can send a malicious R script to trigger this vulnerability.

Do I need to act?

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0.81% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 8.8/10 High
NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (3)

R
R

Affected Vendors

Debian R Project

References (6)

Third Party Advisory http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3813
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96785
Exploit http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0227/
Third Party Advisory http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3813
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96785
Exploit http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0227/
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moderate-risk
Severity 30/34 · Critical
Exploitability 3/34 · Minimal
Exposure 9/34 · Low