JAD Java Decompiler 1.5.8e-1kali1 stack buffer overflow allows code execution
CVE-2016-20049 Published on March 28, 2026
JAD 1.5.8e-1kali1 Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution
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.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2016-20049 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. An automatable proof of concept (POC) exploit exists. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be critical as this vulnerability has a high impact to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of this component.
Weakness Type
What is a Memory Corruption Vulnerability?
The software writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Typically, this can result in corruption of data, a crash, or code execution. The software may modify an index or perform pointer arithmetic that references a memory location that is outside of the boundaries of the buffer. A subsequent write operation then produces undefined or unexpected results.
CVE-2016-20049 has been classified to as a Memory Corruption vulnerability or weakness.
Affected Versions
Varaneckas JAD Java Decompiler Version 1.5.8e-1kali1 is affected by CVE-2016-20049Exploit Probability
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