Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in Nidesoft DVD Ripper Allows Code Execution

Publication date: 2026-01-30

Last updated on: 2026-01-30

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description

Nidesoft DVD Ripper 5.2.18 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability in the License Code registration parameter that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code. Attackers can craft a malicious payload and paste it into the License Code field to trigger a stack-based buffer overflow and execute shellcode.

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Published

2026-01-30

Last Modified

2026-01-30

Generated

2026-07-07

AI Q&A

2026-01-31

EPSS Evaluated

2026-07-06

NVD

CVE-2020-37024

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
nidesoft	nidesoft_dvd_ripper	5.2.18

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-120	The product copies an input buffer to an output buffer without verifying that the size of the input buffer is less than the size of the output buffer.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a local buffer overflow in Nidesoft DVD Ripper 5.2.18's License Code registration parameter. An attacker can create a malicious payload and input it into the License Code field, causing a stack-based buffer overflow that allows execution of arbitrary code.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to unauthorized control, data compromise, or system instability.

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