CVE-2020-37031
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Buffer Overflow in Simple Startup Manager 1.17 Enables Code Execution

Publication date: 2026-01-30

Last updated on: 2026-01-30

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description
Simple Startup Manager 1.17 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by overwriting memory through the 'File' input parameter. Attackers can craft a malicious payload with 268 bytes to trigger code execution, bypassing DEP and overwriting memory addresses to launch calc.exe.
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Published
2026-01-30
Last Modified
2026-01-30
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2026-06-16
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2026-01-31
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
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CVE-2020-37031
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unknown_vendor simple_startup_manager 1.17
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CWE ID Description
CWE-787 The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
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Executive Summary

Simple Startup Manager 1.17 has a local buffer overflow vulnerability in the 'File' input parameter. This flaw allows attackers to overwrite memory by providing a specially crafted payload of 268 bytes, which can lead to arbitrary code execution. Specifically, attackers can bypass Data Execution Prevention (DEP) and overwrite memory addresses to execute code such as launching calc.exe.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can allow an attacker with local access to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. This could lead to unauthorized actions such as running malicious programs, compromising system integrity, and potentially gaining further control over the system.

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