CVE-2016-20038
High
Description
yTree 1.94-1.1 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying an excessively long argument to the application. Attackers can craft a malicious command-line argument containing shellcode and a return address to overwrite the stack and execute code in the application context.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.4
Exploit probability—
ProductyTree
PublishedMar 28, 2026
First seenMar 28, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-787Out-of-bounds write
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| werner yTree | 1.94-1.1 | — |
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