Is CVE-2016-20048 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2016-20048 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2016-20048 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2016-20048 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-20048?

CVE-2016-20048 has a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2016-20048

CWE-22Published: March 28, 2026· Updated: Mar 30, 2026

8.4

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.02%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:4.1th

Official Description

iSelect 1.4.0-2+b1 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying an oversized value to the -k/--key parameter. Attackers can craft a malicious argument containing a NOP sled, shellcode, and return address to overflow a 1024-byte stack buffer and gain code execution with user privileges.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-20048 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.4.