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Plain-English summary
CVE-2020-37042 affects Frigate 3 Professional version 3.36.0.9. A flaw in the local “Find Computer” feature can let a crafted computer-name input crash the application or run code in the user’s context. This is not a remote internet-facing issue, but it matters on workstations where the software is installed and users can be induced to interact with it.
Executive priority
Prioritize removal or replacement where the product is still present. This is a high-impact local vulnerability with public proof-of-concept information, but no provided evidence of active exploitation. Business urgency depends on whether the legacy application is deployed and who can access affected workstations.
Technical view
The issue is a CWE-120 buffer overflow in the “Find Computer” input handling of WinFrigate Frigate 3 Professional 3.36.0.9. The CVSS 4.0 vector is local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required, with high impact to vulnerable-system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Public proof-of-concept material is referenced by ExploitDB and VulnCheck.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to systems running Frigate 3 Professional 3.36.0.9. Because exploitation is local and requires user interaction, risk is highest on shared workstations, legacy desktops, or environments where untrusted users can access the application.
Exploitation context
A public ExploitDB entry exists, but the provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The vulnerability requires local execution and user interaction, reducing broad remote risk but increasing concern where attackers already have workstation access or can manipulate users.
Researcher notes
Sources identify only Frigate 3 Professional 3.36.0.9 as affected. No patch version is named in the provided bundle. The archived vendor page suggests the product may be legacy, but maintenance status is not confirmed. Avoid assuming broader Frigate versions or unrelated products are affected.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory endpoints for Frigate 3 Professional 3.36.0.9.
- Check vendor or trusted advisory sources for update or retirement guidance.
- Remove the software if it is no longer business-required.
- Restrict local access to systems where the application remains installed.
- Treat the application as legacy software if no maintained vendor channel exists.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Frigate 3 Professional 3.36.0.9 is installed.
- Review software inventory, endpoint management, and user workstation records.
- Verify whether users can access the “Find Computer” feature.
- Check whether any vendor update or replacement is available.
- Document compensating controls for systems that cannot be remediated.
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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: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-48579CVE reference · exploit
- Archived Vendor HomepageCVE reference · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: Frigate Professional 3.36.0.9 - 'Find Computer' 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.