Vulnerability Description
Code Blocks 20.03 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows attackers to crash the application by manipulating input in the FSymbols search field. Attackers can paste a large payload of 5000 repeated characters into the search field to trigger an application crash.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.codeblocks.org/
- https://sourceforge.net/projects/codeblocks
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48617
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/code-blocks-denial-of-service
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-37038?
CVE-2020-37038 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Code Blocks 20.03 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows attackers to crash the application by manipulating input in the FSymbols search field. Attackers can paste a large payload of 5...
How severe is CVE-2020-37038?
CVE-2020-37038 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-37038?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.