Exploitation Summary
EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-102857. PoCs published by ace.
AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a local buffer overflow in GNU Chess via the -s command-line option, allowing arbitrary code execution. It uses a 648-byte buffer with NOP sleds and shellcode to spawn a root shell.
Description
GNU Chess 5.0 - Local Buffer Overflow
Exploits (1)
exploitdb
WORKING POC
VERIFIED
by ace · clocallinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/22860
This exploit targets a local buffer overflow in GNU Chess via the -s command-line option, allowing arbitrary code execution. It uses a 648-byte buffer with NOP sleds and shellcode to spawn a root shell.
Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target:
GNU Chess (all versions, tested on Red Hat 7.3)
No auth needed
Prerequisites:
GNU Chess installed · Binary must be setuid or setgid for privilege escalation
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026
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Details
Status
pre_cve
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026