CVE-2018-25241

HIGHCVSS 8.7/10EPSS 0.36%

Last modified

CVE-2018-25241 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.7/10 on the CVSS scale. VPN Browser+ 1.1.0.0 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to crash the application by submitting oversized input through the search functionality. Attackers can paste a large buffer of characters into the search bar to trigger an unhandled exception that terminates the application.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VPN Browser+ 1.1.0.0 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to crash the application by submitting oversized input through the search functionality. Attackers can paste a large buffer of characters into the search bar to trigger an unhandled exception that terminates the application.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-25241?
VPN Browser+ 1.1.0.0 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to crash the application by submitting oversized input through the search functionality. Attackers can paste a large buffer of characters into the search bar to trigger an unhandled exception that terminates the application.
How severe is CVE-2018-25241?
CVE-2018-25241 has a CVSS score of 8.7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-25241?
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