Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2020-37138 affects 10-Strike Network Inventory Explorer 9.03. A malicious text file imported through the product’s “Read from File” function can trigger memory corruption and potentially run attacker-controlled code. This is serious for organizations using that exact version, especially on administrator workstations or systems with network management access.
Executive priority
Treat as high-priority if version 9.03 is present. The business risk is code execution on systems used for network inventory, which may have sensitive visibility or privileges. If the product is not deployed, no immediate action is indicated beyond routine monitoring.
Technical view
The issue is a stack-based buffer overflow (CWE-121) in file import handling. The source bundle describes SEH overwrite and ROP-based DEP bypass, with potential arbitrary code execution. Public exploit information exists on Exploit-DB. The record identifies 10-Strike Network Inventory Explorer 9.03 as affected; broader version impact is not established in the provided sources.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to environments running 10-Strike Network Inventory Explorer 9.03 and importing untrusted or attacker-supplied text files. Risk is higher if the tool runs with elevated privileges or from systems with broad inventory or administrative network reach.
Exploitation context
The provided sources include public exploit details, but CISA KEV status is false and no cited source states active exploitation. Exploitation appears file-import driven based on the description, so user or workflow interaction with a crafted file may be relevant despite the supplied CVSS vector listing UI:N.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports a critical memory-corruption issue with public exploit publication. The supplied data does not confirm active exploitation, affected versions beyond 9.03, or a specific vendor patch. Validate exposure carefully before broad emergency action, and avoid assuming network-reachable exploitation without corroborating vendor or advisory detail.
Mitigation direction
- Identify installations of 10-Strike Network Inventory Explorer 9.03.
- Check 10-Strike guidance for fixed versions or vendor-recommended mitigations.
- Avoid importing files from untrusted sources until remediation is confirmed.
- Restrict use of the tool to trusted administrative systems.
- Run the application with least privileges where operationally feasible.
Validation and detection
- Inventory endpoints for 10-Strike Network Inventory Explorer version 9.03.
- Review software management records for installed versions and owners.
- Confirm whether users import external text files into the product.
- Check vendor and advisory sources for updated remediation information.
- Prioritize systems with administrative credentials or broad network visibility.
Public sources used
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- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-48264CVE reference · exploit
- 10-Strike Software HomepageCVE reference · product
- 10-Strike Network Inventory Explorer Product PageCVE reference · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: 10-Strike Network Inventory Explorer 9.03 - 'Read from File' Buffer Overflow (SEH)(ROP)CVE reference · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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Stack-based Buffer Overflow
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