CVE-2016-5228

Critical

Published: 03/07/2016(UTC)Translated: 14/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Summary

A 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.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a significant risk to organizations as it allows remote code execution, potentially leading to system compromise.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Micro Focus Rumba to version 9.3 HF 11997 or 9.4 HF 12815 to mitigate this vulnerability.

Original NVD description (English source)

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.