CVE-2016-20042
HighSummary
TRN 3.6-23 contains a stack buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying an oversized argument to the application. Attackers can craft a malicious command-line argument with 156 bytes of padding followed by a return address to overwrite the instruction pointer and execute shellcode with user privileges.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability poses a serious risk to organizations, allowing local attackers to gain control over the system and perform unauthorized actions. Exploiting this flaw could lead to data loss or compromise of system integrity.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update to the latest version of TRN to eliminate this vulnerability. Additionally, access to the application should be restricted to trusted users.
Other vulnerabilities in TRN 3.6-23
Original NVD description (English source)
TRN 3.6-23 contains a stack buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying an oversized argument to the application. Attackers can craft a malicious command-line argument with 156 bytes of padding followed by a return address to overwrite the instruction pointer and execute shellcode with user privileges.