CVE-2020-36880CWE-119

Flexsense DiskBoss 'Reports and Data Directory' Buffer Overflow

High · published December 5, 2025

CVSS v4.0
8.6
EPSS
0%
Percentile
13.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ Flexsense DiskBoss 7.7.14 has a sneaky local buffer overflow just waiting to be exploited! An attacker could use this to run any code at all on the system. 🔥 Think of it like a crowded elevator that overflows its weight limit; when pushed too far, it can cause the whole system to come crashing down! This buffer overflow acts similarly by allowing unexpected input to cause system chaos. If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary code, giving them full control over the system. This means they could access sensitive data, install malware, or even take the system hostage. It's a significant risk that should be addressed immediately!

Put simply

Think of it like a crowded elevator that overflows its weight limit; when pushed too far, it can cause the whole system to come crashing down! This buffer overflow acts similarly by allowing unexpected input to cause system chaos. In this vulnerability, the 'Reports and Data Directory' field in Flexsense DiskBoss lacks proper bounds checking, allowing an attacker to overflow the buffer and execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary code, giving them full control over the system. This means they could access sensitive data, install malware, or even take the system hostage. It's a significant risk that should be addressed immediately! To fix this vulnerability, update Flexsense DiskBoss to version 7.7.15 or later immediately. Additionally, review any code interacting with the 'Reports and Data Directory' field to ensure proper input validation and bounds checking. You've got this! Secure your system and keep those cyber villains at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
8.6 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.00236 · 13.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-119 · Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
Published
2025-12-05T17:18Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 DEC 17:18Z
    Flexsense DiskBoss 'Reports and Data Directory' Buffer Overflow
    cvelistv5