CVE-2016-5228

Public Exploit

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the PlayMacro function in ObjectXMacro.ObjectXMacro in WdMacCtl.ocx in Micro Focus Rumba 9.x before 9.3 HF 11997 and 9.4.x before 9.4 HF 12815 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long MacroName argument. NOTE: some references mention CVE-2016-5226 but that is not a correct ID for any Rumba vulnerability.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 33.71% Top 5%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2016050136
http://community.microfocus.com/microfocus/mainframe_solutions/rumba/w/knowledge_base/28600.micro-focus-rumba-9-x-security-update.aspx
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40649/ exploit
http://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2016-5327.php

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5228?
CVE-2016-5228 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-5228?
To fix CVE-2016-5228, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-5228 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-5228 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~34% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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