Which versions of Pinfo are affected by CVE-2016-20044?

Organizations using PInfo 0.6.9-5.1 face significant risk from CVE-2016-20044, a out-of-bounds write vulnerability rated CVSS 8.6.. A patch is available.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2016-20044?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2016-20044. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2016-20044?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. If patching is delayed, consider network segmentation to limit exposure.

Pinfo CVE-2016-20044

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-20044?

CVE-2016-20044 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.6 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

EUVD-2016-10843 HIGH

Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)

2026-03-28 VulnCheck

GHSA-v7g7-mr3x-xq5v

RCE Memory Corruption Buffer Overflow Pinfo

8.6

CVSS 4.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.6 HIGH

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

SUSE

8.4 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Lifecycle Timeline

PoC Detected

Apr 10, 2026 - 20:58 vuln.today

Public exploit code

Patch released

Mar 31, 2026 - 21:13 nvd

Patch available

EUVD ID Assigned

Mar 28, 2026 - 12:15 euvd

EUVD-2016-10843

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 12:15 vuln.today

CVE Published

Mar 28, 2026 - 11:58 nvd

HIGH 8.6

DescriptionCVE.org

PInfo 0.6.9-5.1 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying an oversized argument to the -m parameter. Attackers can craft a malicious input string with 564 bytes of padding followed by a return address to overwrite the instruction pointer and execute shellcode with user privileges.

AnalysisAI

PInfo 0.6.9-5.1 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying an oversized argument to the -m parameter. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.6), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787), which allows attackers to write data beyond allocated buffer boundaries leading to code execution or crashes. PInfo 0.6.9-5.1 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying an oversized argument to the -m parameter. Attackers can craft a malicious input string with 564 bytes of padding followed by a return address to overwrite the instruction pointer and execute shellcode with user privileges. Affected products include: Pinfo.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate write boundaries, use memory-safe languages, enable compiler protections (ASLR, stack canaries).