CVE-2018-25328
VX Search 10.6.18 Local Buffer Overflow via Directory Field
Description
VX Search 10.6.18 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to overwrite the instruction pointer by supplying an oversized string in the directory field. Attackers can craft a malicious input file containing 271 bytes of junk data followed by a return address to execute arbitrary code with application privileges.
INFO
Published Date :
May 17, 2026, 1:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 17, 2026, 1:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2018-25328
vulnerability.
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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 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update VX Search to the latest version.
- Apply vendor-supplied patches.
- Validate the integrity of input data.
- Sanitize user-supplied input strings.
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-2018-25328.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://www.vxsearch.com | |
| https://www.7elements.co.uk | |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44494 | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/vx-search-local-buffer-overflow-via-directory-field |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2018-25328 is
associated with the following CWEs:
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2018-25328
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description VX Search 10.6.18 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to overwrite the instruction pointer by supplying an oversized string in the directory field. Attackers can craft a malicious input file containing 271 bytes of junk data followed by a return address to execute arbitrary code with application privileges. 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-120 Added Reference http://www.vxsearch.com Added Reference https://www.7elements.co.uk Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44494 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/vx-search-local-buffer-overflow-via-directory-field