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CVE-2017-20226

HIGH CVSS 4.0: 8.6 EPSS 0.02%
Updated Mar 30, 2026
Mapscrn
Parameter Value
CVSS 8.6 (HIGH)
Type CWE-787 (Out-of-bounds Write)
Vendor Mapscrn
Public PoC Yes

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.

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)