Description (CNA)
MAWK 1.3.3-17 and prior contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting inadequate boundary checks on user-supplied input. Attackers can craft malicious input that overflows the stack buffer and execute a return-oriented programming chain to spawn a shell with application privileges.
Affected (CNA)
| Vendor / product | Versions |
|---|---|
| mawk / MAWK | affected 1.3.3-17 |
CWE
CWE-787
References
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42357
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/mawk-17-stack-based-buffer-overflow
ADP enrichment
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