Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Konica Minolta FTP Utility
CVE-2020-37068

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Konica Minolta

Status
Ftp Utility
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 February 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2020-37068?

The FTP Utility 1.0 by Konica Minolta is susceptible to a buffer overflow vulnerability triggered by an oversized LIST command. Attackers can exploit this by sending a buffer containing 1500 'A' characters, which leads to a crash of the FTP server. This flaw not only disrupts service but may also enable the execution of unauthorized code on the affected system, posing a significant risk to users and their data.

Affected Version(s)

FTP Utility 1.0

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-2020-37068 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48501
exploit
https://konica-minolta-ftp-utility.software.informer.com/...
product
https://www.konicaminolta.us/
product

CVSS V4

Score:
8.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Alvaro J. Gene (Socket_0x03)
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