8.4
HIGH CVSS 4.0
CVE-2018-25268
LanSpy 2.0.1.159 Local Buffer Overflow via Scan Field
Description

LanSpy 2.0.1.159 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to overwrite the instruction pointer by supplying oversized input to the scan field. Attackers can craft a payload with 688 bytes of padding followed by 4 bytes of controlled data to crash the application or potentially achieve code execution.

INFO

Published Date :

April 22, 2026, 4:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

April 22, 2026, 4:16 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No
Affected Products

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CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
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 4.0 HIGH 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 HIGH [email protected]
Solution
Address buffer overflow by updating the application to patch the vulnerability.
  • Update the application to the latest version.
  • Apply vendor-supplied patches.
  • Validate input sizes to prevent overflows.
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-2018-25268.

URL Resource
https://lizardsystems.com
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45968
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/lanspy-local-buffer-overflow-via-scan-field
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Apr. 22, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description LanSpy 2.0.1.159 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to overwrite the instruction pointer by supplying oversized input to the scan field. Attackers can craft a payload with 688 bytes of padding followed by 4 bytes of controlled data to crash the application or potentially achieve code execution.
    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://lizardsystems.com
    Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45968
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/lanspy-local-buffer-overflow-via-scan-field
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.