CVE-2018-25277

MEDIUMCVSS 6.9/10EPSS 0.14%

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CVE-2018-25277 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.9/10 on the CVSS scale. PixGPS 1.1.8 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an oversized string to the folder path input field. Attackers can craft a payload exceeding 6000 bytes and paste it into the 'Folder with picture files' field to trigger a denial of service condition.. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

PixGPS 1.1.8 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an oversized string to the folder path input field. Attackers can craft a payload exceeding 6000 bytes and paste it into the 'Folder with picture files' field to trigger a denial of service condition.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-25277?
PixGPS 1.1.8 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an oversized string to the folder path input field. Attackers can craft a payload exceeding 6000 bytes and paste it into the 'Folder with picture files' field to trigger a denial of service condition.
How severe is CVE-2018-25277?
CVE-2018-25277 has a CVSS score of 6.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-25277?
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