CVE-2018-25224
CVE-2018-25224 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kimtore Practical Music Search with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-306.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
- CVSS v4: 8.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2018-21706
- Weakness: CWE-306
- Affected product: Kimtore Practical Music Search
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
PMS 0.42 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying malicious values in the configuration file. Attackers can craft configuration files with oversized input that overflows the stack buffer and execute shell commands via return-oriented programming gadgets.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-25224?
- PMS 0.42 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying malicious values in the configuration file. Attackers can craft configuration files with oversized input that overflows the stack buffer and execute shell commands via return-oriented programming gadgets.
- How severe is CVE-2018-25224?
- CVE-2018-25224 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-25224 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-25224?
- CVE-2018-25224 affects Kimtore Practical Music Search. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-25224?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2018-25224 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2018-25224 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2018-21706.
- When was CVE-2018-25224 published?
- CVE-2018-25224 was published on 2026-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://pms.sourceforge.net
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44426
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/pms-stack-based-buffer-overflow-via-configuration-file
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:kimtore:practical_music_search:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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