MEDIUM
CVE-2016-4528
CWE-119Published: June 25, 2016· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Buffer overflow in Advantech WebAccess before 8.1_20160519 allows local users to cause a denial of service via a crafted DLL file.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-4528 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.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.0.
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 ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
advantech1 product(s)
webaccess
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 (2)
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-173-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-173-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2016-4528
CVSS Score5.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-119
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 25, 2016
Related CVEs (CWE-119)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-4528 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.