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 27, 2026, 5:25 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
- 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 | Product |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45968 | Exploit VDB Entry |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/lanspy-local-buffer-overflow-via-scan-field | Third Party Advisory |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 27, 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:lizardsystems:lanspy:2.0.1.159:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://lizardsystems.com Types: Product Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45968 Types: Exploit, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/lanspy-local-buffer-overflow-via-scan-field Types: Third Party Advisory -
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