CVE-2018-25273

MEDIUMCVSS 6.9/10EPSS 0.13%

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CVE-2018-25273 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.9/10 on the CVSS scale. CrossFont 7.5 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by submitting an oversized payload in the License Key field. Attackers can generate a malicious file containing 4000 bytes of data, paste it into the License Key input field, and trigger an application crash when processing the input.. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

CrossFont 7.5 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by submitting an oversized payload in the License Key field. Attackers can generate a malicious file containing 4000 bytes of data, paste it into the License Key input field, and trigger an application crash when processing the input.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-25273?
CrossFont 7.5 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by submitting an oversized payload in the License Key field. Attackers can generate a malicious file containing 4000 bytes of data, paste it into the License Key input field, and trigger an application crash when processing the input.
How severe is CVE-2018-25273?
CVE-2018-25273 has a CVSS score of 6.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-25273?
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