Vulnerability Description
Yasr 0.6.9-5 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application or execute arbitrary code by supplying an oversized argument to the -p parameter. Attackers can invoke yasr with a crafted payload containing junk data, shellcode, and a return address to overwrite the stack and trigger code execution.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://yasr.sourceforge.net/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39734
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/yasr-5-buffer-overflow-via-command-line-par
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-20041?
CVE-2016-20041 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH). Yasr 0.6.9-5 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application or execute arbitrary code by supplying an oversized argument to the -p parameter. Attackers c...
How severe is CVE-2016-20041?
CVE-2016-20041 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-20041?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.