Buffer overflow in tibemsd in the server in TIBCO Enterprise Message Service (EMS) before 8.3.0 and EMS Appliance before 2.4.0 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted inbound data.
This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction requiring only low-level privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 3 products from tibco, from tibco, from tibco organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
First disclosed in 2016, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.
2016-04-20T10:59:00.113
2025-04-12T10:46:40.837
Deferred
CVSSv3.0: 8.8 (HIGH)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
8.0
6.4
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware | tibco | enterprise_message_service_appliance | - | No |
| Application | tibco | enterprise_message_service_appliance_firmware | ≤ 2.3.1 | Yes |
| Application | tibco | enterprise_message_service | ≤ 8.2.2 | Yes |
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