CVE-2018-25260

Name: CVE-2018-25260
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-04-22T16:16:46.4+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.6/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-25260 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.6/10 on the CVSS scale. MAGIX Music Editor 3.1 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the FreeDB Proxy Options dialog that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting structured exception handling. Attackers can craft a malicious payload, paste it into the Server field via the CD menu's FreeDB Proxy Options, and trigger code execution when settings are accepted.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

MAGIX Music Editor 3.1 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the FreeDB Proxy Options dialog that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting structured exception handling. Attackers can craft a malicious payload, paste it into the Server field via the CD menu's FreeDB Proxy Options, and trigger code execution when settings are accepted.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

CVSS 4.0

8.6/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/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

0.21%

11.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Magix	Music Editor Deluxe	<= 3.1

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46056Exploit, VDB Entry
https://www.magix.com/us/Product
https://www.magix.com/us/music/mp3-deluxe/Product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/magix-music-editor-buffer-overflow-via-sehThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 22, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-25260?

How severe is CVE-2018-25260?

CVE-2018-25260 has a CVSS score of 8.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-25260?

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Source: NVD / NIST