CVE-2020-37201
Buffer Overflow in NetShareWatcher 1.5.8.0 Causes Application Crash
Publication date: 2026-02-11
Last updated on: 2026-02-17
Assigner: VulnCheck
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| nsasoft | netsharewatcher | 1.5.8.0 |
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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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "CVE-2020-37201 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in NetShareWatcher version 1.5.8.0. It occurs in the registration 'Name' input field, where the application does not properly validate the length of the input. An attacker can input a payload of about 1000 characters into this field, causing the application to crash."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This vulnerability arises from a lack of input size checks, leading to a denial of service by crashing the application when the oversized input is processed.'}] [1, 2]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "The primary impact of this vulnerability is a denial of service (DoS). An attacker can cause the NetShareWatcher application to crash by entering a specially crafted long string into the registration 'Name' field."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This crash disrupts the availability of the application, potentially preventing legitimate users from using it until it is restarted or fixed.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'The attack requires local access and user interaction with the registration form, but no special privileges are needed.'}] [1, 2]
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?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "This vulnerability can be detected by attempting to reproduce the crash condition locally on the system running NetShareWatcher 1.5.8.0. Specifically, you can test the registration 'Name' input field by inputting a payload of approximately 1000 characters."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "A practical approach involves using a script to generate a payload of 1000 'A' characters, then pasting this payload into the 'Name' field of the registration interface in NetShareWatcher. If the application crashes, the vulnerability is present."}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Download and install NetShareWatcher 1.5.8.0.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "Run a Python script to create a file (e.g., poc.txt) containing 1000 'A' characters."}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Open NetShareWatcher and navigate to the registration screen.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "Copy the payload from the file and paste it into the 'Name' input field."}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "Click 'Ok' to submit and observe if the application crashes."}] [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Immediate mitigation steps include avoiding the input of excessively long strings (around 1000 characters) into the 'Name' field of the NetShareWatcher registration interface to prevent triggering the buffer overflow."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Since the vulnerability requires local user interaction, restricting access to the application and limiting who can perform registration actions can reduce risk.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Additionally, monitoring for application crashes related to the registration process can help detect exploitation attempts.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Ultimately, applying any available patches or updates from the vendor that address this buffer overflow vulnerability is recommended once they become available.'}] [2]