CVE-2020-37074CWE-120

Remote Desktop Audit 2.3.0.157 - Buffer Overflow (SEH)

High · published February 3, 2026

CVSS v4.0
8.4
EPSS
0%
Percentile
32.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A buffer overflow vulnerability lurking in Remote Desktop Audit 2.3.0.157 is like leaving a window open in a high-security building — it could let attackers execute arbitrary code during the Add Computers Wizard! 🔥 Think of it like a crowded kitchen where a chef is supposed to follow strict recipes. If someone slips in an unexpected ingredient without checking, they could create chaos — just like a crafted payload that bypasses checks and runs malicious code during the file import process! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain control over your system, running arbitrary code that could lead to data breaches, loss of sensitive information, or even full system control. Imagine waking up to find your trusted software turned against you — absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a crowded kitchen where a chef is supposed to follow strict recipes. If someone slips in an unexpected ingredient without checking, they could create chaos — just like a crafted payload that bypasses checks and runs malicious code during the file import process! This buffer overflow vulnerability occurs during the file import process in the Add Computers Wizard, allowing attackers to trigger a structured exception handler (SEH) bypass. This enables them to execute shellcode, putting your system at serious risk.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain control over your system, running arbitrary code that could lead to data breaches, loss of sensitive information, or even full system control. Imagine waking up to find your trusted software turned against you — absolutely devastating! Immediately update Remote Desktop Audit to the latest version to patch this vulnerability. Ensure that file integrity checks are in place when importing any files and educate users about the risks of untrusted files. Regularly audit your system for any anomalies as an added precaution. You've got this! By following these steps, you'll keep your systems secure and maintain your security hero status! 🛡️

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
0.00391 · 32.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-120 · Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')
Published
2026-02-03T22:01Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 FEB 22:01Z
    Remote Desktop Audit 2.3.0.157 - Buffer Overflow (SEH)
    cvelistv5