CVE-2019-25232
CVE-2019-25232 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v4: 8.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2019-19378
- Weakness: CWE-120
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
NetPCLinker 1.0.0.0 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Clients Control Panel DNS/IP field that allows attackers to execute arbitrary shellcode. Attackers can craft a malicious payload in the DNS/IP input to overwrite SEH handlers and execute shellcode when adding a new client.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-25232?
- NetPCLinker 1.0.0.0 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Clients Control Panel DNS/IP field that allows attackers to execute arbitrary shellcode. Attackers can craft a malicious payload in the DNS/IP input to overwrite SEH handlers and execute shellcode when adding a new client.
- How severe is CVE-2019-25232?
- CVE-2019-25232 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-25232 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-25232?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2019-25232 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2019-25232 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2019-19378.
- When was CVE-2019-25232 published?
- CVE-2019-25232 was published on 2026-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://sourceforge.net/projects/netpclinker/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48680
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/netpclinker-buffer-overflow
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