CVE-2020-37142
CVE-2020-37142 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-121.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
- CVSS v4: 8.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-31036
- Weakness: CWE-121
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
10-Strike Network Inventory Explorer 8.54 contains a structured exception handler buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by overwriting SEH records. Attackers can craft a malicious payload targeting the 'Computer' parameter during the 'Add' function to trigger remote code execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-37142?
- 10-Strike Network Inventory Explorer 8.54 contains a structured exception handler buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by overwriting SEH records. Attackers can craft a malicious payload targeting the 'Computer' parameter during the 'Add' function to trigger remote code execution.
- How severe is CVE-2020-37142?
- CVE-2020-37142 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-2020-37142 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-37142?
- 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-2020-37142 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2020-37142 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-31036.
- When was CVE-2020-37142 published?
- CVE-2020-37142 was published on 2026-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://web.archive.org/web/20210105222137/https://whitecr0wz.github.io/posts/Strike-Network-Inventory-Explorer-Structered-Exception-Handling-Overwrite/
- https://www.10-strike.com/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48253
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/strike-network-inventory-explorer-add-local-buffer-overflow-seh
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