CVE-2018-25274
CVE-2018-25274 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. 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-789.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
- CVSS v4: 6.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2018-21794
- Weakness: CWE-789
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
InfraRecorder 0.53 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by importing a maliciously crafted text file. Attackers can create a text file containing 6000 bytes of data and import it through the Edit menu's Import function to trigger an application crash.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-25274?
- InfraRecorder 0.53 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by importing a maliciously crafted text file. Attackers can create a text file containing 6000 bytes of data and import it through the Edit menu's Import function to trigger an application crash.
- How severe is CVE-2018-25274?
- CVE-2018-25274 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-25274 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-25274?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2018-25274 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2018-25274 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2018-21794.
- When was CVE-2018-25274 published?
- CVE-2018-25274 was published on 2026-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45413
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/infrarecorder-denial-of-service-via-txt-file-import
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