CVE-2016-20048
High
Description
iSelect 1.4.0-2+b1 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying an oversized value to the -k/--key parameter. Attackers can craft a malicious argument containing a NOP sled, shellcode, and return address to overflow a 1024-byte stack buffer and gain code execution with user privileges.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.4
Exploit probability—
ProductiSelect
PublishedMar 28, 2026
First seenMar 28, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-22Path traversal
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| iselect iSelect | 1.4.0-2+b1 | — |
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