CVE-2016-5228

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: July 03, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the PlayMacro function in ObjectXMacro.ObjectXMacro in WdMacCtl.ocx in Micro Focus Rumba 9.x before 9.3 HF 11997 and 9.4.x before 9.4 HF 12815 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long MacroName argument. NOTE: some references mention CVE-2016-5226 but that is not a correct ID for any Rumba vulnerability.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://community.microfocus.com/microfocus/mainframe_solutions/rumba/w/knowledge_base/28600.micro-focus-rumba-9-x-security-update.aspx
Source: security@opentext.com
http://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2016-5327.php
Source: security@opentext.com
https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2016050136
Source: security@opentext.com
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40649/
Source: security@opentext.com
http://community.microfocus.com/microfocus/mainframe_solutions/rumba/w/knowledge_base/28600.micro-focus-rumba-9-x-security-update.aspx
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2016-5327.php
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2016050136
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40649/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
51.2%
98th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

Affected Vendors

microfocus

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