CVE-2018-25266

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.18%

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CVE-2018-25266 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Angry IP Scanner 3.5.3 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the preferences dialog that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an excessively large string. Attackers can generate a file containing a massive buffer of repeated characters and paste it into the unavailable value field in the display preferences to trigger a denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Angry IP Scanner 3.5.3 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the preferences dialog that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an excessively large string. Attackers can generate a file containing a massive buffer of repeated characters and paste it into the unavailable value field in the display preferences to trigger a denial of service.

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Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AngryipAngry Ip Scanner3.5.3

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Timeline

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Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-25266?
Angry IP Scanner 3.5.3 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the preferences dialog that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an excessively large string. Attackers can generate a file containing a massive buffer of repeated characters and paste it into the unavailable value field in the display preferences to trigger a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2018-25266?
CVE-2018-25266 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-25266?
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