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CVE-2017-20229 - Vulnerability Analysis

CriticalCVSS: 9.8

Last Updated: March 28, 2026

MAWK - Buffer Overflow

Published: March 28, 2026Updated: March 28, 2026Remote Exploitable

Overview

MAWK <= 1.3.3-17 contains a buffer overflow caused by inadequate boundary checks on user-supplied input, letting attackers execute arbitrary code with application privileges, exploit requires crafted malicious input.

Severity & Score

Severity: Critical

CVSS Score: 9.8

Impact

Attackers can execute arbitrary code with application privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise.

Mitigation

Update to the latest version.

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42357
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/mawk-17-stack-based-buffer-overflow

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Details

CVE ID: CVE-2017-20229
Severity: Critical
CVSS Score: 9.8
Type: buffer_overflow
Status: new

CWE

CWE-787

CVSS Metrics

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H