CVE-2018-25290

CVE-2018-25290 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-120.

Key facts

Description

Easyboot 6.6.0 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Replace Text function that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an oversized string. Attackers can trigger the vulnerability by accessing File > Tools > Replace Text and pasting a 7000-byte payload into the text fields to cause a denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-25290?
Easyboot 6.6.0 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Replace Text function that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an oversized string. Attackers can trigger the vulnerability by accessing File > Tools > Replace Text and pasting a 7000-byte payload into the text fields to cause a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2018-25290?
CVE-2018-25290 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-2018-25290 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-25290?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2018-25290 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2018-25290 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2018-21810.
When was CVE-2018-25290 published?
CVE-2018-25290 was published on 2026-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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