Stack-based buffer overflow in CNCSoft ScreenEditor - CVE-2020-27281
Published: January 6, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU49292
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-27281
CWE-ID: CWE-121
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing specially crafted project files. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Affected software
CNCSoft ScreenEditor
How to mitigate CVE-2020-27281
Install updates from vendor's website.
CNCSoft ScreenEditor - update to 1.0.1.28