CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-20048

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

iSelect version 1.4.0-2+b1 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying an oversized value to the -k/--key parameter. Attackers can craft a malicious argument containing a NOP sled, shellcode, and return address to overflow a 1024-byte stack buffer and gain code execution with user privileges.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a risk of arbitrary code execution by local attackers, potentially leading to system compromise or unauthorized access to data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update iSelect to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to restrict system access to trusted users.

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Original NVD description (English source)

iSelect 1.4.0-2+b1 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying an oversized value to the -k/--key parameter. Attackers can craft a malicious argument containing a NOP sled, shellcode, and return address to overflow a 1024-byte stack buffer and gain code execution with user privileges.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS