CVE-2019-25603

CVE-2019-25603 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-787.

Key facts

Description

TuneClone 2.20 contains a structured exception handler (SEH) buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying a malicious license code string. Attackers can craft a payload with a controlled buffer, NSEH jump instruction, and SEH handler address pointing to a ROP gadget, then paste it into the license code field to trigger code execution and establish a bind shell.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-25603?
TuneClone 2.20 contains a structured exception handler (SEH) buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying a malicious license code string. Attackers can craft a payload with a controlled buffer, NSEH jump instruction, and SEH handler address pointing to a ROP gadget, then paste it into the license code field to trigger code execution and establish a bind shell.
How severe is CVE-2019-25603?
CVE-2019-25603 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-2019-25603 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-2019-25603?
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-2019-25603 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2019-25603 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2019-19948.
When was CVE-2019-25603 published?
CVE-2019-25603 was published on 2026-03-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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