HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2016-0868
CRITICAL

CVE-2016-0868

CWE-119Published: January 28, 2016· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Stack-based buffer overflow on Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1100 devices A through 15.000 and B before 15.002 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web request.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-0868 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

rockwellautomation9 product(s)
ab micrologix controller1763-l16awa series a1763-l16awa series b1763-l16bbb series a1763-l16bbb series b1763-l16bwa series a1763-l16bwa series b1763-l16dwd series a1763-l16dwd series b
Source: NVD CPE · 9 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034861
ADVISORYhttps://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-026-02
ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034861
ADVISORYhttps://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-026-02

All References (4)

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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034861Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-026-02Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034861Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-026-02Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2016-0868
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-119
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 28, 2016

Related CVEs (CWE-119)

CVE-2002-2253
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CVE-2002-2368
10.0
CVE-2002-2248
10.0
CVE-2002-2250
10.0
CVE-2002-2257
10.0
CVE-2002-2390
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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2016-0868 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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