CVE-2016-20049

Critical

Description

JAD 1.5.8e-1kali1 and prior contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying oversized input that exceeds buffer boundaries. Attackers can craft malicious input strings exceeding 8150 bytes to overflow the stack, overwrite return addresses, and execute shellcode in the application context.

SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
ProductVaraneckas Jad Java Decompiler
PublishedMar 28, 2026
First seenMar 28, 2026

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
varaneckas jad_java_decompiler1.5.8e-1kali1—

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