Report: CVE-2017-20229 - MAWK 1.3.3-17 Stack-Based Buffer Overflow - Expert Insights

Report: CVE-2017-20229 - MAWK 1.3.3-17 Stack-Based Buffer Overflow - Expert Insights

CVE ID :CVE-2017-20229 Published : March 28, 2026, 12:16 p.m. | 1 hour, 50 minutes ago Description :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. Severity: 9.8 | CRITICAL Visit the link for more details, such as CVSS details, affected products, timeline, and more...

CVE Details

Severity
CRITICAL
Published
March 28, 2026