Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Frigate Professional by Frigate
CVE-2020-37042

8.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Winfrigate

Status
Frigate 3 Professional
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 January 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2020-37042?

Frigate Professional 3.36.0.9 is susceptible to a local buffer overflow vulnerability within its 'Find Computer' feature. This flaw allows attackers to exploit the computer name input field, crafting a malicious payload that triggers a buffer overflow. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized code execution, exemplified by launching the calculator application as a proof of concept. Users of Frigate Professional should take immediate steps to mitigate potential risks associated with this vulnerability.

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Affected Version(s)

Frigate 3 Professional 3.36.0.9

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2020-37042 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48579
exploit
https://web.archive.org/web/20190623044943/http://www.fri...
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/frigate-professional...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
8.4
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Paras Bhatia
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