CVE-2017-20227
Critical
Description
JAD Java Decompiler 1.5.8e-1kali1 and prior contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying overly long input that exceeds buffer boundaries. Attackers can craft malicious input passed to the jad command to overflow the stack and execute a return-oriented programming chain that spawns a shell.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
ProductVaraneckas Jad Java Decompiler
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 |
|---|---|---|
| varaneckas jad_java_decompiler | 1.5.8e-1kali1 | — |
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