CVE-2020-37126

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.55%

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CVE-2020-37126 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Free Desktop Clock 3.0 contains a stack overflow vulnerability in the Time Zones display name input that allows attackers to overwrite Structured Exception Handler (SEH) registers. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by crafting a malicious Unicode input that triggers an access violation and potentially execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Free Desktop Clock 3.0 contains a stack overflow vulnerability in the Time Zones display name input that allows attackers to overwrite Structured Exception Handler (SEH) registers. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by crafting a malicious Unicode input that triggers an access violation and potentially execute arbitrary code.

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Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-37126?
Free Desktop Clock 3.0 contains a stack overflow vulnerability in the Time Zones display name input that allows attackers to overwrite Structured Exception Handler (SEH) registers. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by crafting a malicious Unicode input that triggers an access violation and potentially execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2020-37126?
CVE-2020-37126 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-37126?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST