CVE-2016-5228 is a critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Micro Focus Rumba 9.x and 9.4.x, specifically within the ObjectXMacro.ObjectXMacro ActiveX control, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 9.8 (Critical) due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for complete system compromise without requiring user interaction. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, a public Proof-of-Concept exploit (EDB-40649) is available, and it has garnered significant community discussion with 22 mentions, indicating active interest. The vulnerability is also designated as "Active" on the Hot List.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
9.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:rumba:9.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 Twitter, 0.1 Reddit, 0.3 Bluesky, 0.3 Mastodon, and 2.4 GitHub mentions.
No media coverage found for this CVE.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.3 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.
Remediation records are not available for this CVE.