MEDIUM
CVE-2016-1176
CWE-119Published: April 5, 2016· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Buffer overflow in the ActiveX control in Sharp EVA Animeter allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web page.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-1176 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
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 InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
sharp1 product(s)
eva animator
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN41875357/index.htmlVendor Advisory
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http://jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2016-000038Vendor Advisory
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http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN41875357/index.htmlVendor Advisory
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http://jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2016-000038Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2016-1176
CVSS Score6.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-119
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 5, 2016
Related CVEs (CWE-119)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-1176 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.