Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2020-37213 is a crash bug in DigitalVolcano TextCrawler Pro 3.1.1. An oversized value in the license key field can terminate the application, causing denial of service. This appears to affect a desktop productivity tool rather than a server platform. Business impact is likely operational disruption for users relying on this specific version.
Executive priority
Treat as a targeted availability risk, not a broad enterprise compromise signal. Prioritize remediation where TextCrawler Pro 3.1.1 supports business-critical workflows or runs on shared workstations. Otherwise, handle through normal vulnerability management cadence.
Technical view
The issue is reported as CWE-120 in TextCrawler Pro 3.1.1. The source bundle describes a denial-of-service condition triggered through the activation/license key field using an oversized buffer. CVSS 3.1 is 7.5, with availability impact only. Public exploit information exists, but the provided sources do not confirm active exploitation.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to environments running DigitalVolcano TextCrawler Pro version 3.1.1. Systems without this product or version are not indicated as affected by the provided sources. The evidence does not establish broader product-line impact.
Exploitation context
A public Exploit-DB entry is referenced, so technical details are publicly available. The CVE is not marked as CISA KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source confirms active exploitation. The activation-field trigger suggests abuse requires access to the application workflow.
Researcher notes
The source bundle contains limited detail and some context ambiguity: the CVSS vector indicates network, no-UI exploitation, while the description references pasting data into an activation field. Do not assume remote exploitability beyond cited sources. Public exploit reference exists, but active exploitation is not evidenced.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory endpoints for TextCrawler Pro 3.1.1.
- Check DigitalVolcano guidance for fixed versions or vendor-recommended actions.
- Upgrade, replace, or remove the affected version if no fix is available.
- Limit access to the application to trusted users.
- Monitor endpoints for repeated TextCrawler crashes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed TextCrawler Pro version on managed endpoints.
- Review application crash logs for TextCrawler failure patterns.
- Check software deployment records for version 3.1.1.
- Verify whether vendor guidance or an updated release is available.
- Document affected hosts and remediation status.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H3.93.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-47862CVE reference · exploit
- Digital Volcano HomepageCVE reference · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: TextCrawler Pro3.1.1 - Denial of ServiceCVE 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.