Is CVE-2016-8333 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2016-8333 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2016-8333 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2016-8333 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-8333?

CVE-2016-8333 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2016-8333

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

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An exploitable stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the ipfSetColourStroke functionality of Iceni Argus version 6.6.04 A specially crafted pdf file can cause a buffer overflow resulting in arbitrary code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious pdf file to trigger this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-8333 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.