How severe is CVE-2018-25373?

CVE-2018-25373 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-2018-25373 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-2018-25373?

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-2018-25373 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2018-25373 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2018-21894.

When was CVE-2018-25373 published?

CVE-2018-25373 was published on 2026-05-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-25373

CVE-2018-25373 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-121.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
CVSS v4: 8.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2018-21894
Weakness: CWE-121
Published: 2026-05-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SocuSoft DVD Photo Slideshow Professional 8.07 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the registration name field that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting structured exception handling. Attackers can craft a malicious text file with carefully constructed payload containing junk bytes, SEH chain overwrite, and shellcode, then paste the contents into the Registration Name field via Help > Register to trigger code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-25373?: SocuSoft DVD Photo Slideshow Professional 8.07 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the registration name field that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting structured exception handling. Attackers can craft a malicious text file with carefully constructed payload containing junk bytes, SEH chain overwrite, and shellcode, then paste the contents into the Registration Name field via Help > Register to trigger code execution.
How severe is CVE-2018-25373?: CVE-2018-25373 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-2018-25373 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-2018-25373?: 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-2018-25373 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2018-25373 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2018-21894.
When was CVE-2018-25373 published?: CVE-2018-25373 was published on 2026-05-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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