CVE-2018-25230

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.29%

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CVE-2018-25230 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Free IP Switcher 3.1 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an excessively long string in the Computer Name field. Attackers can paste a malicious payload into the Computer Name input field and click Activate to trigger a denial of service condition that crashes the application.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Free IP Switcher 3.1 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an excessively long string in the Computer Name field. Attackers can paste a malicious payload into the Computer Name input field and click Activate to trigger a denial of service condition that crashes the application.

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Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
EusingFree Ip Switcher<= 3.1

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-25230?
Free IP Switcher 3.1 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an excessively long string in the Computer Name field. Attackers can paste a malicious payload into the Computer Name input field and click Activate to trigger a denial of service condition that crashes the application.
How severe is CVE-2018-25230?
CVE-2018-25230 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-25230?
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