Vulnerability Description
Watchr 1.1.0.0 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by submitting an excessively long string to the search functionality. Attackers can paste a buffer of 8145 characters into the search bar and trigger a search operation to cause the application to crash.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46194
- https://www.microsoft.com/store/productId/9PN12GNX62VZ
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/watchr-denial-of-service-via-search
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-25240?
CVE-2018-25240 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). Watchr 1.1.0.0 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by submitting an excessively long string to the search functionality. Attackers can paste...
How severe is CVE-2018-25240?
CVE-2018-25240 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-25240?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.