CVE-2017-20227

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: March 28, 2026 Modified: April 08, 2026
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Description

JAD Java Decompiler 1.5.8e-1kali1 and prior contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying overly long input that exceeds buffer boundaries. Attackers can craft malicious input passed to the jad command to overflow the stack and execute a return-oriented programming chain that spawns a shell.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/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.varaneckas.com/jad/
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Product
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42255
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Exploit VDB Entry
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/jad-8e-1kali1-stack-based-buffer-overflow
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Third Party Advisory

3 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.1%
22th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

varaneckas