Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Nidesoft DVD Ripper 5.2.18 has a local buffer overflow in its license registration input. If abused, it can allow arbitrary code execution on the affected workstation. This is not a remote internet-facing server flaw, but it matters where the software is installed on endpoints.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority endpoint hygiene issue, not an emergency internet-facing exposure. Prioritize removal or replacement if found, especially on privileged user workstations or shared systems.
Technical view
CVE-2020-37024 is a CWE-120 stack-based buffer overflow in the License Code registration parameter of Nidesoft DVD Ripper 5.2.18. The provided CVSS v4.0 score is 8.4, with local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and active user interaction required. Public exploit reference exists on ExploitDB.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to systems running Nidesoft DVD Ripper 5.2.18. The product appears to be end-user multimedia software, so likely exposure is desktops or unmanaged endpoints rather than servers. Confirm by software inventory rather than assuming presence.
Exploitation context
Sources describe arbitrary code execution through a crafted license code value. ExploitDB is listed as a public exploit reference, but the source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
The available sources identify the vulnerable version and vulnerable registration parameter, plus a public exploit reference. They do not provide vendor patch details, confirmed exploitation, or a broader affected-version range. Avoid extrapolating beyond Nidesoft DVD Ripper 5.2.18.
Mitigation direction
- Identify and remove Nidesoft DVD Ripper 5.2.18 where not business-required.
- Check Nidesoft or trusted distribution guidance for updated or replacement software.
- Restrict installation of unapproved DVD ripping or legacy multimedia software.
- Use endpoint protection and application control to reduce execution risk.
Validation and detection
- Search endpoint software inventory for Nidesoft DVD Ripper 5.2.18.
- Confirm whether any installed copy matches version 5.2.18.
- Review EDR telemetry for unexpected execution from the application path.
- Document exceptions for any system where removal is not immediately possible.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.4 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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
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CVSS vector scores
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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——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.4HighVector: 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
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-48687CVE reference · exploit
- Nidesoft DVD Ripper Software Download PageCVE reference · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: Nidesoft DVD Ripper 5.2.18 - Local Buffer OverflowCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')
Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.