How severe is CVE-2018-25383?

CVE-2018-25383 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-2018-25383 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-2018-25383?

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-2018-25383 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2018-25383 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2018-21905.

When was CVE-2018-25383 published?

CVE-2018-25383 was published on 2026-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-25383

CVE-2018-25383 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-2018-21905
Weakness: CWE-121
Published: 2026-05-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Free MP3 CD Ripper 2.8 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in WMA file processing that allows local attackers to bypass DEP protection via structured exception handling manipulation. Attackers can craft a malicious WMA file that triggers the overflow when loaded through the Convert function, enabling execution of arbitrary code through ROP chain gadgets and shellcode injection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-25383?: Free MP3 CD Ripper 2.8 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in WMA file processing that allows local attackers to bypass DEP protection via structured exception handling manipulation. Attackers can craft a malicious WMA file that triggers the overflow when loaded through the Convert function, enabling execution of arbitrary code through ROP chain gadgets and shellcode injection.
How severe is CVE-2018-25383?: CVE-2018-25383 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-2018-25383 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-2018-25383?: 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-2018-25383 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2018-25383 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2018-21905.
When was CVE-2018-25383 published?: CVE-2018-25383 was published on 2026-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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