CVE-2018-25264
TransMac 12.2 Denial of Service via License Key Field
Description
TransMac 12.2 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the license key input field that allows local attackers to crash the application by submitting an oversized string. Attackers can generate a payload file containing 4000 bytes of data, paste it into the License Key field, and trigger a denial of service condition.
INFO
Published Date :
April 26, 2026, 10:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 27, 2026, 6:55 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update TransMac to the latest version.
- Avoid entering excessively long strings in the license key field.
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-2018-25264.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45493 | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/transmac-denial-of-service-via-license-key-field |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 26, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description TransMac 12.2 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the license key input field that allows local attackers to crash the application by submitting an oversized string. Attackers can generate a payload file containing 4000 bytes of data, paste it into the License Key field, and trigger a denial of service condition. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/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:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-120 Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45493 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/transmac-denial-of-service-via-license-key-field