CVE-2018-25222 — HIGH (8.4)

Vulnerability Description

SC v7.16 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying oversized input that exceeds buffer boundaries. Attackers can craft malicious input strings exceeding 1052 bytes to overwrite the instruction pointer and execute shellcode in the application context.

CVSS Score

8.4

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-25222?

CVE-2018-25222 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH). SC v7.16 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying oversized input that exceeds buffer boundaries. Attackers can craft mal...

How severe is CVE-2018-25222?

CVE-2018-25222 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-25222?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.