CVE-2018-25291
Project64 2.3.2 Denial of Service via Plugin Directory
Description
Project64 2.3.2 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Plugin Directory settings field that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an excessively long string. Attackers can input a 6000-byte payload into the Plugin Directory field through the Options > Settings > Directories interface to trigger an application crash when settings are reopened.
INFO
Published Date :
April 26, 2026, 1:19 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 26, 2026, 1:19 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
VulnCheck
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 |
Solution
- Update Project64 to the latest stable version.
- Avoid using excessively long strings in the Plugin Directory field.
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