CVE-2016-20042
High
Description
TRN 3.6-23 contains a stack buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying an oversized argument to the application. Attackers can craft a malicious command-line argument with 156 bytes of padding followed by a return address to overwrite the instruction pointer and execute shellcode with user privileges.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.4
Exploit probability—
ProductThreaded USENET News Reader
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 |
|---|---|---|
| trn Threaded USENET News Reader | 3.6-23 | — |
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