CVE-2016-8714
High
Description
An exploitable buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the LoadEncoding functionality of the R programming language version 3.3.0. A specially crafted R script can cause a buffer overflow resulting in a memory corruption. An attacker can send a malicious R script to trigger this vulnerability.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.8
Exploit probability—
Product
R
PublishedMar 10, 2017
First seenMar 10, 2017
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| r_project r | 3.3.0, 3.3.2 | — |
| debian debian_linux | 8.0 | — |
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