CVE-2016-8714

Summary

An exploitable buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the LoadEncoding functionality of the R programming language version 3.3.0. A specially crafted R script can cause a buffer overflow resulting in a memory corruption. An attacker can send a malicious R script to trigger this vulnerability.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
The R ProjectR3.3.0affected
The R ProjectR3.3.2affected

Weaknesses

  • buffer overflow

ADP Enrichment

CVE Program Container

Additional References

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