CVE-2016-5781: Stack-based buffer overflow in WECON LeviStudio allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafte

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HIGH 7.8MITIGATE

CVE-2016-5781 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting levistudio. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in WECON LeviStudio allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	16.0% (top 3%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2016-07-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: wecon

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2016-07-12 02:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wecon levistudio MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy levistudio || rpm -q levistudio || levistudio --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2016-5781?

levistudio: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-5781 being exploited?

CVE-2016-5781 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2016-5781 affect?

CVE-2016-5781 affects levistudio. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Stack-based buffer overflow in WECON LeviStudio allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.

How urgent is CVE-2016-5781?

Priority 52/100. High severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited

References

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