CVE-2019-25358
CVE-2019-25358 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-1282.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v4: 8.7
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2019-19707
- Weakness: CWE-1282
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
FileOptimizer 14.00.2524 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows attackers to crash the application by manipulating the FileOptimizer32.ini configuration file. Attackers can overwrite the TempDirectory parameter with a 5000-character buffer to cause the application to crash when opening options.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-25358?
- FileOptimizer 14.00.2524 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows attackers to crash the application by manipulating the FileOptimizer32.ini configuration file. Attackers can overwrite the TempDirectory parameter with a 5000-character buffer to cause the application to crash when opening options.
- How severe is CVE-2019-25358?
- CVE-2019-25358 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2019-25358 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-25358?
- 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-2019-25358 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2019-25358 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2019-19707.
- When was CVE-2019-25358 published?
- CVE-2019-25358 was published on 2026-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://sourceforge.net/projects/nikkhokkho/
- https://sourceforge.net/projects/nikkhokkho/files/FileOptimizer/14.00.2524/FileOptimizerSetup.exe/download
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47586
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/fileoptimizer-denial-of-service
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