How severe is CVE-2020-37197?

CVE-2020-37197 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-37197 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-37197?

CVE-2020-37197 affects Nsasoft Domain Name Search Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-37197?

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-2020-37197 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2020-37197 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-31191.

When was CVE-2020-37197 published?

CVE-2020-37197 was published on 2026-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-29.

CVE-2020-37197

CVE-2020-37197 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nsasoft Domain Name Search Software with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
CVSS v4: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-31191
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Nsasoft Domain Name Search Software
Published: 2026-02-11
Last modified: 2026-06-29

Description

Dnss Domain Name Search Software contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows attackers to crash the application by overflowing the 'Name' input field. Attackers can generate a 1000-character buffer payload and paste it into the registration name field to trigger an application crash.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-37197?: Dnss Domain Name Search Software contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows attackers to crash the application by overflowing the 'Name' input field. Attackers can generate a 1000-character buffer payload and paste it into the registration name field to trigger an application crash.
How severe is CVE-2020-37197?: CVE-2020-37197 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-37197 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-37197?: CVE-2020-37197 affects Nsasoft Domain Name Search Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-37197?: 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-2020-37197 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2020-37197 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-31191.
When was CVE-2020-37197 published?: CVE-2020-37197 was published on 2026-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-29.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nsasoft:domain_name_search_software:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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