CVE-2018-25224
PMS 0.42 Stack-Based Buffer Overflow via Configuration File
Description
PMS 0.42 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying malicious values in the configuration file. Attackers can craft configuration files with oversized input that overflows the stack buffer and execute shell commands via return-oriented programming gadgets.
INFO
Published Date :
March 28, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 28, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update PMS software to the latest version.
- Validate all configuration file inputs.
- Implement stricter input size checks.
- Sanitize configuration file data.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2018-25224.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://pms.sourceforge.net | |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44426 | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/pms-stack-based-buffer-overflow-via-configuration-file |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2018-25224 is
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2018-25224
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description PMS 0.42 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying malicious values in the configuration file. Attackers can craft configuration files with oversized input that overflows the stack buffer and execute shell commands via return-oriented programming gadgets. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-306 Added Reference https://pms.sourceforge.net Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44426 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/pms-stack-based-buffer-overflow-via-configuration-file