CVE-2016-20049 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

JAD 1.5.8e-1kali1 and prior contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying oversized input that exceeds buffer boundaries. Attackers can craft malicious input strings exceeding 8150 bytes to overflow the stack, overwrite return addresses, and execute shellcode in the application context.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Varaneckas	Jad Java Decompiler	1.5.8e-1kali1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

http://www.varaneckas.com/jad/Product
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42076ExploitVDB Entry
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/jad-8e-1kali1-stack-based-buffer-overflow-rThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-20049?

CVE-2016-20049 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). JAD 1.5.8e-1kali1 and prior contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying oversized input that exceeds buffer boundaries. Attackers ...

How severe is CVE-2016-20049?

CVE-2016-20049 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-20049?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Varaneckas Jad Java Decompiler.