CVE-2019-25660
LanHelper 1.74 Denial of Service via Buffer Overflow
Description
LanHelper 1.74 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to crash the application by sending excessively long input strings. Attackers can exploit the Form Send Message feature by pasting 6000 bytes of data into the Message text field to trigger a denial of service condition.
INFO
Published Date :
April 5, 2026, 9:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 24, 2026, 10:10 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update LanHelper to a version that patches the buffer overflow.
- Sanitize user input to prevent overly long strings.
- Validate message input length before processing.
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-2019-25660.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://www.hainsoft.com/ | Broken Link |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46295 | Exploit VDB Entry |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/lanhelper-denial-of-service-via-buffer-overflow | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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CVE Translated by [email protected]
Jul. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: LanHelper de Hainsoft, Description: LanHelper 1.74 contiene una vulnerabilidad local de desbordamiento de búfer que permite a los atacantes bloquear la aplicación enviando cadenas de entrada excesivamente largas. Los atacantes pueden explotar la función Form Send Message pegando 6000 bytes de datos en el campo de texto Message para desencadenar una condición de denegación de servicio. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Hainsoft', 'product': 'LanHelper', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '1.74'}]}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2019-25660', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-04-06T17:55:24.186497Z'} -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:hainsoft:lanhelper:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 1.74 Added Reference Type VulnCheck: http://www.hainsoft.com/ Types: Broken Link Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46295 Types: Exploit, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/lanhelper-denial-of-service-via-buffer-overflow Types: Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description LanHelper 1.74 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to crash the application by sending excessively long input strings. Attackers can exploit the Form Send Message feature by pasting 6000 bytes of data into the Message text field to 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-787 Added Reference http://www.hainsoft.com/ Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46295 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/lanhelper-denial-of-service-via-buffer-overflow