CVE-2020-37184
CVE-2020-37184 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v4: 8.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-31177
- Weakness: CWE-121
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Allok Video Converter 4.6.1217 contains a stack overflow vulnerability in the License Name input field that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code. Attackers can craft a specially designed payload to overwrite SEH handlers and execute system commands by injecting malicious bytecode into the input field.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-37184?
- Allok Video Converter 4.6.1217 contains a stack overflow vulnerability in the License Name input field that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code. Attackers can craft a specially designed payload to overwrite SEH handlers and execute system commands by injecting malicious bytecode into the input field.
- How severe is CVE-2020-37184?
- CVE-2020-37184 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-37184 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-37184?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2020-37184 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2020-37184 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-31177.
- When was CVE-2020-37184 published?
- CVE-2020-37184 was published on 2026-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://www.alloksoft.com
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47908
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/allok-video-converter-stack-overflow-seh
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