Is CVE-2016-5796 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2016-5796 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2016-5796 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2016-5796 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-5796?

CVE-2016-5796 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2016-5796

CWE-119Published: February 13, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue was discovered in Fatek Automation PM Designer V3 Version 2.1.2.2, and Automation FV Designer Version 1.2.8.0. Sending additional valid packets could allow the attacker to cause a crash or to execute arbitrary code, because of Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-5796 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.

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 8.8.

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