Disclosure summary
PInfo 0.6.9-5.1 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying an oversized argument to the -m parameter. Attackers can craft a malicious input string with 564 bytes of padding followed by a return address to overwrite the instruction pointer and execute shellcode with user privileges.
Source-reported weakness categories
CWE-787
Source-specific records & product guidance
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NIST National Vulnerability Database · NVD-CVE-2016-20044
Open original source · Updated Oct 07, 2026
Only CPE matches marked vulnerable=true are indexed. AND/OR platform conditions must be checked in the original NVD record.
| Vendor | Product / association | Version / bounds |
|---|---|---|
| surf | pinfo | * {"versionEndIncluding":"0.6.9-5.1"} |
Original records & references
- NIST NVD record
- CVE Program record
- www.exploit-db.com — Exploit, VDB Entry
- www.vulncheck.com — Third Party Advisory
PUBLISHED 2026-03-28T08:16:00-04:00
MODIFIED 2026-10-07T04:10:00-04:00
INGESTED 2026-10-08T12:40:21-04:00