CVE-2020-37000CWE-121

Free MP3 CD Ripper 2.8 - Stack Buffer Overflow (SEH + Egghunter)

High · published January 29, 2026

CVSS v4.0
8.4
EPSS
1%
Percentile
44.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafted WAV file could unleash chaos! Free MP3 CD Ripper 2.8 has a stack buffer overflow vulnerability that lets attackers execute arbitrary code remotely. ⚡ Think of it like a waiter who serves an oversized meal that spills all over the table — you can’t help but end up with a huge mess! In this case, the ‘oversized’ WAV file can overflow the stack and allow attackers to take control of your system. This vulnerability is absolutely devastating! If exploited, attackers could run arbitrary code with the same privileges as the current user, potentially leading to a complete system takeover. Imagine someone gaining access to your files or installing malicious software without you ever noticing!

Put simply

Think of it like a waiter who serves an oversized meal that spills all over the table — you can’t help but end up with a huge mess! In this case, the ‘oversized’ WAV file can overflow the stack and allow attackers to take control of your system. CVE-2020-37000 is a stack buffer overflow vulnerability in Free MP3 CD Ripper 2.8, which occurs when the application processes oversized WAV files, allowing an attacker to inject and execute their own code via a specially crafted payload. This includes techniques like shellcode execution and SEH bypass.

What to do

This vulnerability is absolutely devastating! If exploited, attackers could run arbitrary code with the same privileges as the current user, potentially leading to a complete system takeover. Imagine someone gaining access to your files or installing malicious software without you ever noticing! To protect yourself, immediately update Free MP3 CD Ripper to the latest version. If you can't upgrade, consider removing the application entirely or avoiding processing untrusted WAV files. Keeping your security software updated can also help mitigate risks. You've got this! Stay vigilant and follow these steps to secure your system. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
8.4 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.00538 · 44.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-121 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Published
2026-01-29T14:28Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 JAN 14:28Z
    Free MP3 CD Ripper 2.8 - Stack Buffer Overflow (SEH + Egghunter)
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