CVE-2018-25260

CVE-2018-25260 is a high-severity vulnerability in Magix Music Editor Deluxe 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-787.

Key facts

Description

MAGIX Music Editor 3.1 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the FreeDB Proxy Options dialog that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting structured exception handling. Attackers can craft a malicious payload, paste it into the Server field via the CD menu's FreeDB Proxy Options, and trigger code execution when settings are accepted.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-25260?
MAGIX Music Editor 3.1 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the FreeDB Proxy Options dialog that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting structured exception handling. Attackers can craft a malicious payload, paste it into the Server field via the CD menu's FreeDB Proxy Options, and trigger code execution when settings are accepted.
How severe is CVE-2018-25260?
CVE-2018-25260 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-2018-25260 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-25260?
CVE-2018-25260 affects Magix Music Editor Deluxe. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-25260?
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-2018-25260 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2018-25260 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2018-21775.
When was CVE-2018-25260 published?
CVE-2018-25260 was published on 2026-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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