CVE-2020-37042: Frigate Professional 3.36.0.9 - 'Find Computer' Local Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 30, 2026
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Updated

Frigate Professional 3.36.0.9 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability in the 'Find Computer' feature that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by overflowing the computer name input field. Attackers can craft a malicious payload that triggers a buffer overflow, enabling code execution and launching calculator as a proof of concept.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Frigate Frigate Professional

Event History

Jan 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:07 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-37042?

CVE-2020-37042 has a high severity due to the potential for arbitrary code execution through a buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-37042?

To address CVE-2020-37042, update Frigate Professional to the latest version that patches this vulnerability.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2020-37042 on affected systems?

CVE-2020-37042 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems, posing a significant threat to system integrity.

4

Which versions of Frigate Professional are affected by CVE-2020-37042?

CVE-2020-37042 specifically affects Frigate Professional version 3.36.0.9.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2020-37042?

Yes, there is a known exploit for CVE-2020-37042 that leverages the buffer overflow in the 'Find Computer' feature.

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