CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-20226

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Mapscrn version 2.0.3 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying an oversized input buffer. Attackers can craft a malicious buffer with junk data, return address, NOP instructions, and shellcode to overflow the stack and achieve code execution or denial of service.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a serious risk to organizations by allowing local attackers to gain control over the system or cause service outages. Exploitation of this flaw could lead to data loss or disruption of services.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Mapscrn to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, implementing monitoring mechanisms and access restrictions to systems can help minimize the risk of local attacks.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Mapscrn 2.0.3 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying an oversized input buffer. Attackers can craft a malicious buffer with junk data, return address, NOP instructions, and shellcode to overflow the stack and achieve code execution or denial of service.

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