CVE-2016-20043

8.4 HIGH
Published: March 28, 2026 Modified: April 10, 2026
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Description

NRSS RSS Reader 0.3.9-1 contains a stack buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying an oversized argument to the -F parameter. Attackers can craft a malicious input with 256 bytes of padding followed by a controlled EIP value to overwrite the return address and achieve code execution.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.codezen.org/nrss/
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Broken Link Product
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39810
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Exploit VDB Entry
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nrss-rss-reader-1-stack-buffer-overflow
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Third Party Advisory

3 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.4 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
3th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

nrss