Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2020-37028 affects Socusoft Photo to Video Converter Professional 8.07. A user can trigger a buffer overflow through the Output Folder field, potentially allowing code execution on that workstation. This is not a remote internet-facing flaw; it requires local interaction with the application.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority endpoint hygiene issue, not an internet emergency. Prioritize removal or containment where the software exists, especially on user workstations handling untrusted files or instructions.
Technical view
The issue is a stack-based buffer overflow, mapped to CWE-120, in the Output Folder input field of Socusoft Photo to Video Converter Professional 8.07. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates local attack, low complexity, no privileges required, and active user interaction, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to endpoints where Socusoft Photo to Video Converter Professional 8.07 is installed and used. Organizations are most exposed if users can run unsupported media conversion tools or open untrusted workflow instructions involving this application.
Exploitation context
A public Exploit-DB entry exists, but the provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction inside the local application, specifically involving the vulnerable Output Folder field.
Researcher notes
Evidence identifies version 8.07 only. Sources provide a public exploit reference and VulnCheck advisory, but no confirmed vendor patch in the supplied bundle. Avoid assuming broader version impact without additional vendor or testing evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory endpoints for Socusoft Photo to Video Converter Professional 8.07.
- Remove the application if it is not business-critical.
- Check Socusoft or trusted advisory sources for any vendor update or replacement guidance.
- Use application control to block unapproved or unsupported media conversion software.
- Limit user ability to install or run legacy desktop utilities.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether version 8.07 is installed on managed endpoints.
- Review software inventory, EDR, or asset management records for the product name.
- Check whether the application is still used in business workflows.
- Verify controls prevent unapproved execution of the affected application.
- Monitor endpoints running the software for abnormal child processes or crashes.
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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-48691CVE reference · exploit
- Archived Vendor HomepageCVE reference · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: Socusoft Photo to Video Converter Professional 8.07 - 'Output Folder' Buffer OverflowCVE reference · third-party-advisory
Products and packages named in the record
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.