CVE-2020-37036 RM Downloader 2.50.60 2006.06.23 - 'Load' Local Buffer Overflow
A local buffer overflow in RM Downloader allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload, requiring user interaction to load the malicious file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-37036?
CVE-2020-37036 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Mini-stream Software RM Downloader, published on 30 Jan 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
RM Downloader 2.50.60 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability in the 'Load' parameter that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by overwriting memory. Attackers can craft a malicious payload with an egg hunter technique to bypass memory protections and execute commands like launching calc.exe.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-37036?
How do I fix CVE-2020-37036?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-37036 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2020-37036 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-37036 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p9vg-m33q-gr46.