Is CVE-2018-25222 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-25222 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-25222 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2018-25222 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-25222?

CVE-2018-25222 has a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2018-25222

CWE-787Published: March 28, 2026· Updated: Mar 30, 2026

8.4

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:3.0th

Official Description

SC v7.16 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying oversized input that exceeds buffer boundaries. Attackers can craft malicious input strings exceeding 1052 bytes to overwrite the instruction pointer and execute shellcode in the application context.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-25222 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.4.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-787): Out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities can lead to data corruption, crashes, or arbitrary code execution.