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.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 7.8/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| nrss | NRSS Reader | 0.3.9 |
References
- http://www.codezen.org/nrss/Broken Link, Product
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39810Exploit, VDB Entry
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nrss-rss-reader-1-stack-buffer-overflowThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Mar 28, 2026
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed