How severe is CVE-2018-25323?

CVE-2018-25323 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-2018-25323 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-25323?

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-2018-25323 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2018-25323 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2018-21846.

When was CVE-2018-25323 published?

CVE-2018-25323 was published on 2026-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-25323

CVE-2018-25323 is a high-severity vulnerability 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
CVSS v4: 8.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2018-21846
Weakness: CWE-120
Published: 2026-05-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Allok AVI DivX MPEG to DVD Converter 2.6.1217 contains a structured exception handler buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying a malicious payload. Attackers can craft a text file with a specially crafted buffer containing shellcode and SEH chain overwrite values, then paste the contents into the License Name field to trigger code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-25323?: Allok AVI DivX MPEG to DVD Converter 2.6.1217 contains a structured exception handler buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying a malicious payload. Attackers can craft a text file with a specially crafted buffer containing shellcode and SEH chain overwrite values, then paste the contents into the License Name field to trigger code execution.
How severe is CVE-2018-25323?: CVE-2018-25323 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-2018-25323 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-25323?: 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-2018-25323 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2018-25323 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2018-21846.
When was CVE-2018-25323 published?: CVE-2018-25323 was published on 2026-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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