CVE-2018-25295

MEDIUMCVSS 6.9/10EPSS 0.12%

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CVE-2018-25295 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.9/10 on the CVSS scale. ObserverIP Scan Tool 1.4.0.1 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by submitting an excessively long string in the IP input field. Attackers can paste a 2000-byte buffer of repeated characters into the IP field and trigger a search operation to cause an application crash.. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ObserverIP Scan Tool 1.4.0.1 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by submitting an excessively long string in the IP input field. Attackers can paste a 2000-byte buffer of repeated characters into the IP field and trigger a search operation to cause an application crash.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-25295?
ObserverIP Scan Tool 1.4.0.1 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by submitting an excessively long string in the IP input field. Attackers can paste a 2000-byte buffer of repeated characters into the IP field and trigger a search operation to cause an application crash.
How severe is CVE-2018-25295?
CVE-2018-25295 has a CVSS score of 6.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-25295?
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