CVE-2016-20038: yTree 1.94-1.1 Stack-Based Buffer Overflow

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-20038 is a high-severity local stack-based buffer overflow in yTree 1.94-1.1. A local attacker could supply an overly long command-line argument and potentially execute code in the context of the yTree process. This is not a remote network exposure based on the provided CVSS vector and description. Exposure is likely limited to systems where yTree 1.94-1.1 is installed and executable by local users or by processes that pass attacker-controlled arguments to yTree. Network-only perimeter scanning is unlikely to identify this issue unless inventory data includes installed local software versions. Treat as high priority where yTree 1.94-1.1 exists on shared or semi-trusted systems. If inventory confirms the product is absent, no further remediation is required beyond recording the negative finding. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for yTree and confirm whether version 1.94-1.1 is present.; If yTree 1.94-1.1 is installed, remove it, disable access to it, or replace it where operationally feasible.; Check official vendor or maintainer guidance for a supported or fixed release; the provided bundle does not include patch evidence or a known fixed version..

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Apr 30, 2026, 00:31 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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