CVE-2016-8389: An exploitable integer-overflow vulnerability exists within Iceni Argus

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2016-8389 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting argus. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An exploitable integer-overflow vulnerability exists within Iceni Argus. When it attempts to convert a malformed PDF to XML, it will attempt to convert each character from a font into a polygon and then attempt to rasterize these shapes. As the application attempts to iterate through the rows and initializing the polygon shape in the buffer, it will write outside of the bounds of said buffer. This can lead to code execution under the context of t

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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	2.1% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-190
Published	2017-02-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Talos · Vendor: iceni

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-02-28 15:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

iceni argus DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.6.04

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.6.04

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.6.04 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison argus sudo apt install argus=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.6.04> sudo apt-mark hold argus

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list argus sudo dnf downgrade argus-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.6.04> sudo dnf versionlock add argus

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2016-8389?

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

Is CVE-2016-8389 being exploited?

CVE-2016-8389 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-2016-8389 affect?

CVE-2016-8389 affects argus. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An exploitable integer-overflow vulnerability exists within Iceni Argus. When it attempts to convert a malformed PDF to XML, it will attempt to convert each character from a font into a polygon and then attempt to rasterize these shapes. As

How urgent is CVE-2016-8389?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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CVE-2017-2777 HIGH 8.8 DOWNGRADE An exploitable heap overflow vulnerability exists in the ipStringCreate function of Iceni Argus Version 6.6.05
CVE-2016-8715 HIGH 7.8 DOWNGRADE An exploitable heap corruption vulnerability exists in the loadTrailer functionality of Iceni Argus version 6.
CVE-2016-8388 HIGH 7.8 DOWNGRADE An exploitable arbitrary heap-overwrite vulnerability exists within Iceni Argus
CVE-2016-8387 HIGH 7.8 DOWNGRADE An exploitable heap-based buffer overflow exists in Iceni Argus
CVE-2016-8386 HIGH 7.8 DOWNGRADE An exploitable heap-based buffer overflow exists in Iceni Argus

References

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