CVE-2020-37065 StreamRipper32 2.6 - Buffer Overflow

High 8.4 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code by sending a malicious payload exceeding 256 bytes to the SongPattern input in StreamRipper32.

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-2020-37065?

CVE-2020-37065 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in StreamRipper32, published on 3 Feb 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

StreamRipper32 version 2.6 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Station/Song Section that allows attackers to overwrite memory by manipulating the SongPattern input. Attackers can craft a malicious payload exceeding 256 bytes to potentially execute arbitrary code and compromise the application.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-37065?

How do I fix CVE-2020-37065?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-37065 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-2020-37065 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-37065 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mf84-vm8m-ccvx.

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