CVE-2020-37190
Denial of Service via Input Overflow in Top Password Firefox
Publication date: 2026-02-11
Last updated on: 2026-02-12
Assigner: VulnCheck
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| top-password | firefox_password_recovery | 2.8 |
| top-password | pcunlocker | * |
| top-password | keyfinder_plus | * |
| top-password | outlook_password_recovery | * |
| top-password | sql_server_password_changer | * |
| top-password | protect_my_folders | * |
| top_password | firefox_password_recovery | 2.8 |
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Exploitability
| 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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2020-37190 is a denial of service vulnerability in Top Password Firefox Password Recovery version 2.8 and earlier. It occurs because the application does not properly check the size of input data when copying it, leading to a buffer overflow.
An attacker can trigger this vulnerability by entering 5000 characters into either the User Name or Registration Code input fields, which causes the application to crash or become unresponsive.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can cause the Top Password Firefox Password Recovery application to crash or become unresponsive, resulting in a denial of service condition.
An attacker with local access can exploit this by inputting excessively long strings into specific fields, disrupting the normal operation of the software.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include avoiding the input of excessively long strings (such as 5000 characters) into the User Name or Registration Code fields of Top Password Firefox Password Recovery version 2.8.
If possible, restrict or sanitize input lengths to prevent buffer overflow conditions.
Additionally, consider upgrading to a newer version of the software if available, or contact the vendor for patches or updates that address this denial of service vulnerability.