Buffer Overflow in Konica Minolta FTP Utility Exposes System Vulnerabilities
CVE-2020-37069

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Konica Minolta

Status
Ftp Utility
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 February 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2020-37069?

The Konica Minolta FTP Utility version 1.0 is susceptible to a buffer overflow vulnerability triggered by the NLST command. By sending an oversized buffer containing 1500 'A' characters, an attacker can cause the FTP server to crash and may potentially execute unauthorized code. This flaw exposes critical system components, emphasizing the need for immediate remediation.

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-2020-37069 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48502
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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