CVE-2016-20044: PInfo 0.6.9-5.1 Local Buffer Overflow via -m Parameter

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-20044 is a local buffer overflow in PInfo 0.6.9-5.1 triggered through the -m parameter. A local attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running PInfo. This is not described as a remote network vulnerability in the supplied sources. Exposure is limited to hosts where PInfo 0.6.9-5.1 is installed and available to local users. Risk is highest on shared Linux/Unix systems, developer workstations, jump hosts, or multi-user servers where untrusted or low-trust users can run local binaries. No internet-facing or remote service exposure is supported by the provided bundle. Treat as high priority for shared or multi-user systems because public exploit information exists and successful exploitation could allow local code execution under the invoking user's privileges. For single-user systems without untrusted local access, prioritize through normal vulnerability management while awaiting or confirming vendor remediation. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for PInfo and determine whether version 0.6.9-5.1 is present.; Remove PInfo where it is not required, especially on shared or multi-user systems.; If PInfo is required, check the vendor, operating system distribution, or package maintainer guidance for a fixed or backported package; the supplied bundle does not provide patch evidence..

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

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