CVE-2018-25235
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CVE-2018-25235 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. NetworkActiv Web Server 4.0 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the username field of the Security options that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an excessively long string. Attackers can trigger a denial of service by entering a crafted username value exceeding the expected buffer size through the Set username interface.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
NetworkActiv Web Server 4.0 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the username field of the Security options that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an excessively long string. Attackers can trigger a denial of service by entering a crafted username value exceeding the expected buffer size through the Set username interface.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Networkactiv | Web Server | < 4.0 |
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