CVE-2016-20044
CVE-2016-20044 is a high-severity vulnerability in Surf Pinfo with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
- CVSS v4: 8.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2016-10843
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Surf Pinfo
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-20044?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2016-20044?
- CVE-2016-20044 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-20044 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-20044?
- CVE-2016-20044 affects Surf Pinfo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-20044?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2016-20044 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2016-20044 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2016-10843.
- When was CVE-2016-20044 published?
- CVE-2016-20044 was published on 2026-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://pinfo.alioth.debian.org/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40023
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/pinfo-local-buffer-overflow-via-m-parameter
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:surf:pinfo:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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