nvd.nist.gov
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-37066 CVE-2020-37066
HIGH
GoldWave 5.70 – Buffer Overflow (SEH Unicode)
Record summary
CVE-2020-37066 has a selected CVSS score of 8.4 (high); EIP currently links 1 catalogued exploit.
Description
GoldWave 5.70 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by crafting malicious input in the File Open URL dialog. Attackers can generate a specially crafted text file with Unicode-encoded shellcode to trigger a stack-based overflow and execute commands when the file is opened.
Description source: CVE List
Exploitation context
Available material
- Catalogued exploits
- 1
CISA SSVC decision
ExploitationPoC
AutomatableYes
Technical impactTotal
CISA Coordinator · SSVC 2.0.3 · Evaluated Feb 4, 2026 · Source: CVE List
Affected products and versions
1| Product | Source | Version range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
GoldWaveBrowse GoldWave / GoldWave | CVE List | 5.70 | affected |
Proofs of concept
1Catalogued exploits
ExploitDBGoldWave - Buffer Overflow (SEH Unicode)ExploitDB exploitby Andy BowdenNot analyzed1 file
References
4ExploitDB-48510exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48510 Official Vendor Homepageproduct
https://www.goldwave.com/ VulnCheck Advisory: GoldWave 5.70 – Buffer Overflow (SEH Unicode)Third-party advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/goldwave-buffer-overflow-seh-unicode