CVE-2020-37042
CVE-2020-37042 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-120.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
- CVSS v4: 8.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-30936
- Weakness: CWE-120
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Frigate Professional 3.36.0.9 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability in the 'Find Computer' feature that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by overflowing the computer name input field. Attackers can craft a malicious payload that triggers a buffer overflow, enabling code execution and launching calculator as a proof of concept.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-37042?
- Frigate Professional 3.36.0.9 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability in the 'Find Computer' feature that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by overflowing the computer name input field. Attackers can craft a malicious payload that triggers a buffer overflow, enabling code execution and launching calculator as a proof of concept.
- How severe is CVE-2020-37042?
- CVE-2020-37042 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-37042 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-37042?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2020-37042 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2020-37042 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-30936.
- When was CVE-2020-37042 published?
- CVE-2020-37042 was published on 2026-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://web.archive.org/web/20190623044943/http://www.frigate3.com/index.php
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48579
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/frigate-professional-find-computer-local-buffer-overflow
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