CVE-2020-37074 Remote Desktop Audit 2.3.0.157 - Buffer Overflow (SEH)
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into importing a malicious file in Remote Desktop Audit.
- 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-2020-37074?
CVE-2020-37074 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in LizardSystems Remote Desktop Audit, 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
Remote Desktop Audit 2.3.0.157 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code during the Add Computers Wizard file import process. Attackers can craft a malicious payload file to trigger a structured exception handler (SEH) bypass and execute shellcode when importing computer lists.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-37074?
How do I fix CVE-2020-37074?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-37074 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-2020-37074 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-37074 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2f92-9qpx-3m87.