CVE-2018-25261 — HIGH (8.4)

Vulnerability Description

Iperius Backup 5.8.1 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability in the structured exception handling (SEH) mechanism that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying a malicious file path. Attackers can create a backup job with a crafted payload in the external file location field that triggers a buffer overflow when the backup job executes, enabling code execution with application privileges.

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

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Entersrl	Iperius Backup	5.8.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46059ExploitVDB Entry
https://www.iperiusbackup.comProduct
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/iperius-backup-local-buffer-overflow-sehThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-25261?

CVE-2018-25261 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH). Iperius Backup 5.8.1 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability in the structured exception handling (SEH) mechanism that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying a malicious ...

How severe is CVE-2018-25261?

CVE-2018-25261 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-2018-25261?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Entersrl Iperius Backup.