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CVE-2020-37121
MEDIUM5.5
Description
CODE::BLOCKS 16.01 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by overwriting Structured Exception Handler with crafted Unicode characters. Attackers can create a malicious M3U playlist file with 536 bytes of buffer and shellcode to trigger remote code execution.
CVE Details
CVSS v3.1 Score5.5
SeverityMEDIUM
CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack VectorLOCAL
ComplexityLOW
Privileges RequiredNONE
User InteractionREQUIRED
Published2/5/2026
Last Modified2/5/2026
Sourcenvd
Honeypot Sightings0
Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-121
References
https://sourceforge.net/projects/codeblocks/(disclosure@vulncheck.com)
https://www.codeblocks.org/(disclosure@vulncheck.com)
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48344(disclosure@vulncheck.com)
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/codeblocks-buffer-overflow-seh-unicode(disclosure@vulncheck.com)
IOC Correlations
No correlations recorded
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