CVE-2016-20045

8.4 HIGH
Published: March 28, 2026 Modified: April 08, 2026
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Description

HNB Organizer 1.9.18-10 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying an oversized argument to the -rc command-line parameter. Attackers can craft a malicious input string exceeding 108 bytes containing shellcode and a return address to overwrite the stack 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://hnb.sourceforge.net/
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Product
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40025
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Exploit VDB Entry

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

hnb_project