CVE-2020-37138Public exploit

Code execution via computer-list import overflow

Published Feb 5, 2026 · Updated Feb 5, 2026

Stack-based buffer overflow in 10-Strike Network Inventory Explorer 9.03 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a text file. The From Text File computer-list importer copies an oversized entry with rep movs into a fixed stack buffer, overwriting SEH data. Exploitation requires a user to select the crafted file and confirm import; a ROP chain calls VirtualProtect and transfers control to attacker code.

CVSS severity8.4
High
EPSS probability0.65%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Stack-based buffer overflow in 10-Strike Network Inventory Explorer 9.03 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a text file. The From Text File computer-list importer copies an oversized entry with rep movs into a fixed stack buffer, overwriting SEH data. Exploitation requires a user to select the crafted file and confirm import; a ROP chain calls VirtualProtect and transfers control to attacker code.

The record

CVE
CVE-2020-37138
Published
Feb 5, 2026
Updated
Feb 5, 2026
Vendor
10-Strike Software
Product
Network Inventory Explorer
Classifications
CWE-121, T1204.002
Attack vector
local
Privileges
Unavailable

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Feb 5, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Feb 5, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=9.03

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectorlocal
Required privilegesUnavailable in this record.

What is affected?

10-Strike Software · Network Inventory Explorerversion=9.03

Published CVSS scores

8.4VulnCheckCVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
9.8VulnCheckCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectorlocal
PrivilegesUnavailable
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitPublished

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-121Stack-based Buffer Overflow
T1204.002Malicious File

Public exploit references

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