CVE-2018-25344

Description

10-Strike Network Inventory Explorer 8.54 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the registration key input field that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by triggering a structured exception handler overwrite. Attackers can craft a malicious registration key string with 4188 bytes of padding followed by SEH chain values and shellcode, then paste it into the registration dialog to achieve code execution with application privileges.

CVSS v3.1 Score

8.4

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0001

Probability of exploitation

0.02%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-121 CWE-121

References

Other References

https://www.10-strike.com/ https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44840 https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/10-strike-network-inventory-explorer-buffer-overflow-seh

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-25344? +

10-Strike Network Inventory Explorer 8.54 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the registration key input field that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by triggering a structured exception handler overwrite. Attackers can craft a malicious registration key string with 4188 bytes of padding followed by SEH chain values and shellcode, then paste it into the registration dialog to achieve code execution with application privileges. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.4 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2018-25344? +

CVE-2018-25344 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.4 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching. The EPSS score is 0.0001, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2018-25344? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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