CVE-2018-25223

Name: CVE-2018-25223
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-28T12:16:03.17+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.3/10EPSS 0.88%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-25223 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Crashmail 1.6 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending malicious input to the application. Attackers can craft payloads with ROP chains to achieve code execution in the application context, with failed attempts potentially causing denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 0.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Crashmail 1.6 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending malicious input to the application. Attackers can craft payloads with ROP chains to achieve code execution in the application context, with failed attempts potentially causing denial of service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS 4.0

9.3/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.88%

54.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ftnapps	Crashmail Ii	<= 1.6

References

http://exploitpack.comNot Applicable
http://ftnapps.sourceforge.net/crashmail.htmlProduct
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44331Exploit, VDB Entry
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/crashmail-stack-based-buffer-overflow-remote-code-executionThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 28, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-25223?

How severe is CVE-2018-25223?

CVE-2018-25223 has a CVSS score of 9.3/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-25223?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST