CVE-2020-37049
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Buffer Overflow in Frigate CLI Allows Arbitrary Code Execution

Publication date: 2026-01-30

Last updated on: 2026-01-30

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description
Frigate 3.36.0.9 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability in the Command Line input field that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code. Attackers can craft a malicious payload to overflow the buffer, bypass DEP, and execute commands like launching calc.exe through a specially crafted input sequence.
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Published
2026-01-30
Last Modified
2026-01-30
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-01-31
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2020-37049
EUVD
EUVD-2020-30932
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Vendor Product Version / Range
unknown_vendor frigate 3.36.0.9
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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 Frigate version 3.36.0.9's Command Line input field. It allows attackers to input a specially crafted payload that overflows the buffer, bypasses Data Execution Prevention (DEP), and enables execution of arbitrary code, such as launching programs like calc.exe.

Impact Analysis

The 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, or gaining further control over the system.

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