HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2016-9038
HIGH

CVE-2016-9038

CWE-362Published: April 24, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An exploitable double fetch vulnerability exists in the SboxDrv.sys driver functionality of Invincea-X 6.1.3-24058. A specially crafted input buffer and race condition can result in kernel memory corruption, which could result in privilege escalation. An attacker needs to execute a special application locally to trigger this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-9038 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 complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeChanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

sophos1 product(s)
invincea-x
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
External links open in a new tab. Always verify in a controlled environment before use.

Official Patches & Advisories

All References (4)

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99360Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2016-0256Exploit · Technical Description · Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99360Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2016-0256Exploit · Technical Description · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2016-9038
CVSS Score7.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-362
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 24, 2018

Related CVEs (CWE-362)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2016-9038 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.