CVE-2018-25260
MAGIX Music Editor 3.1 Buffer Overflow via SEH
Description
MAGIX Music Editor 3.1 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the FreeDB Proxy Options dialog that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting structured exception handling. Attackers can craft a malicious payload, paste it into the Server field via the CD menu's FreeDB Proxy Options, and trigger code execution when settings are accepted.
INFO
Published Date :
April 22, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 29, 2026, 11:32 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
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 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Apply the vendor-supplied patch for MAGIX Music Editor 3.1.
- Avoid entering untrusted data into the FreeDB Proxy Server field.
- Update software regularly to prevent exploitation.
- Review exception handling mechanisms for vulnerabilities.
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-2018-25260.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46056 | Exploit VDB Entry |
| https://www.magix.com/us/ | Product |
| https://www.magix.com/us/music/mp3-deluxe/ | Product |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/magix-music-editor-buffer-overflow-via-seh | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:magix:music_editor_deluxe:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 3.1 Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46056 Types: Exploit, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.magix.com/us/ Types: Product Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.magix.com/us/music/mp3-deluxe/ Types: Product Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/magix-music-editor-buffer-overflow-via-seh Types: Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 22, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description MAGIX Music Editor 3.1 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the FreeDB Proxy Options dialog that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting structured exception handling. Attackers can craft a malicious payload, paste it into the Server field via the CD menu's FreeDB Proxy Options, and trigger code execution when settings are accepted. 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-787 Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46056 Added Reference https://www.magix.com/us/ Added Reference https://www.magix.com/us/music/mp3-deluxe/ Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/magix-music-editor-buffer-overflow-via-seh