MEDIUM
CVE-2016-4499
CWE-119Published: May 12, 2016· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.2
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Panasonic FPWIN Pro 5.x through 7.x before 7.130 allows local users to cause a denial of service (application crash) via unspecified vectors.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-4499 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
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 VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
panasonic1 product(s)
fpwin pro
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (8)
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-131-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-131-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2016-4499
CVSS Score4.2 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-119
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 12, 2016
Related CVEs (CWE-119)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-4499 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.