CVE-2020-37028:
Socusoft Photo to Video Converter Professional 8.07 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability in the 'Output Folder' input field, allowing arbitrary code execution.
Score
A numerical rating that indicates how dangerous this vulnerability is.
8.4High- Published Date:Jan 30, 2026
- CISA KEV Date:*No Data*
- Industries Affected:20
Threat Predictions
- EPSS Score:0.0
- EPSS Percentile:2%
Exploitability
- Score:2.5
- Attack Vector:LOCAL
- Attack Complexity:LOW
- Privileges Required:NONE
- User Interaction:NONE
- Scope:UNCHANGED
Impact
- Score:5.9
- Confidentiality Impact:HIGH
- Integrity Impact:HIGH
- Availability Impact:HIGH
Description Preview
Socusoft Photo to Video Converter Professional 8.07 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability in the 'Output Folder' input field, allowing arbitrary code execution.
Overview
The vulnerability in Socusoft Photo to Video Converter Professional 8.07 is classified as a buffer overflow (CWE-120). It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.4 (High severity) and a CVSS v4.0 base score of 8.4 (High severity). The vulnerability requires local access and low attack complexity, with no privileges required. While user interaction is necessary in CVSS v4.0, it is not required in CVSS v3.1. The potential impact of successful exploitation includes high confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise of the affected system.
Remediation
- To mitigate this vulnerability, users should:
- 1. Update to the latest version of Socusoft Photo to Video Converter Professional if a patched version is available.
- 2. Implement input validation and sanitization for the 'Output Folder' field to prevent buffer overflow attacks.
- 3. Apply the principle of least privilege to limit potential damage from exploitation.
- 4. Monitor for suspicious activity and unauthorized changes to system files.
- 5. Consider using alternative software solutions if no patch is available.
References
- [1] "Socusoft Photo to Video Converter Professional," Web Archive, Mar. 14, 2019. [Online]. Available: https://web.archive.org/web/20190314225058/http://www.dvd-photo-slideshow.com/photo-to-video-converter.html
- [2] "Socusoft Photo to Video Converter Professional 8.07 - 'Output Folder' Buffer Overflow," Exploit Database, [Online]. Available: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48691
- [3] "Socusoft Photo to Video Converter Professional Output Folder Buffer Overflow," VulnCheck, [Online]. Available: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/socusoft-photo-to-video-converter-professional-output-folder-buffer-overflow
Industries Affected
Below is a list of industries most commonly impacted or potentially at risk based on intelligence.