CVE-2020-36997 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

BacklinkSpeed 2.4 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to corrupt the Structured Exception Handler (SEH) chain through malicious file import. Attackers can craft a specially designed payload file to overwrite SEH addresses, potentially executing arbitrary code and gaining control of the application.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-121

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-36997?

CVE-2020-36997 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). BacklinkSpeed 2.4 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to corrupt the Structured Exception Handler (SEH) chain through malicious file import. Attackers can craft a specially ...

How severe is CVE-2020-36997?

CVE-2020-36997 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-36997?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.