CVE-2018-25426

HIGHCVSS 8.7/10EPSS 0.51%

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CVE-2018-25426 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.7/10 on the CVSS scale. WinMTR 0.91 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows attackers to crash the application by sending a malformed payload file containing a large buffer of repeated characters. Attackers can create a specially crafted input file with 238 bytes of data to trigger a buffer overflow condition that causes the application to crash.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WinMTR 0.91 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows attackers to crash the application by sending a malformed payload file containing a large buffer of repeated characters. Attackers can create a specially crafted input file with 238 bytes of data to trigger a buffer overflow condition that causes the application to crash.

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Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
WinmtrWinmtr0.91

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-25426?
WinMTR 0.91 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows attackers to crash the application by sending a malformed payload file containing a large buffer of repeated characters. Attackers can create a specially crafted input file with 238 bytes of data to trigger a buffer overflow condition that causes the application to crash.
How severe is CVE-2018-25426?
CVE-2018-25426 has a CVSS score of 8.7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-25426?
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