CVE-2019-25661
CVE-2019-25661 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. 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
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
- CVSS v4: 6.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2019-20058
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Remote Process Explorer 1.0.0.16 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a crafted payload to the Add Computer dialog. Attackers can paste a malicious string into the computer name textbox and trigger a crash by connecting to the added computer, overwriting the SEH chain and corrupting exception handlers.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-25661?
- Remote Process Explorer 1.0.0.16 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a crafted payload to the Add Computer dialog. Attackers can paste a malicious string into the computer name textbox and trigger a crash by connecting to the added computer, overwriting the SEH chain and corrupting exception handlers.
- How severe is CVE-2019-25661?
- CVE-2019-25661 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-25661 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-25661?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2019-25661 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2019-25661 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2019-20058.
- When was CVE-2019-25661 published?
- CVE-2019-25661 was published on 2026-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://lizardsystems.com/action.php?action=home&product=rpexplorer&version=1.0.0.16
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46304
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/remote-process-explorer-local-buffer-overflow-dos
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