Critical severity9.8NVD Advisory· Published Mar 28, 2026· Updated Apr 2, 2026
CVE-2017-20229
CVE-2017-20229
Description
MAWK 1.3.3-17 and prior contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting inadequate boundary checks on user-supplied input. Attackers can craft malicious input that overflows the stack buffer and execute a return-oriented programming chain to spawn a shell with application privileges.
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Affected products
2cpe:2.3:a:invisible-island:mawk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:invisible-island:mawk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <=1.3.3-17
- (no CPE)range: <=1.3.3-17
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
2- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42357nvdExploitVDB Entry
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/mawk-17-stack-based-buffer-overflownvdThird Party Advisory
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