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CVE-2016-20044

HIGH CVSS 4.0: 8.6 EPSS 0.01%
Updated Apr 10, 2026
Surf
Parameter Value
CVSS 8.6 (HIGH)
Affected Versions before 0.6.9-5.1
Type CWE-787 (Out-of-bounds Write)
Vendor Surf
Public PoC Yes

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.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Local
Requires local access
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Attack Requirements
None
No additional conditions
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service

CVSS Vector v4.0

Weakness Type (CWE)

Vulnerable Products 1

Configuration From (including) Up to (excluding)
Surf Pinfo
cpe:2.3:a:surf:pinfo:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
<= 0.6.9-5.1