Description
PInfo 0.6.9-5.1 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying an oversized argument to the -m parameter. Attackers can craft a malicious input string with 564 bytes of padding followed by a return address to overwrite the instruction pointer and execute shellcode with user privileges.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| pinfo | PInfo | 0.6.9-5.1 |
References
- http://pinfo.alioth.debian.org/Broken Link, Product
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40023Exploit, VDB Entry
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/pinfo-local-buffer-overflow-via-m-parameterThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Mar 28, 2026
- Last modified
- Oct 7, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed