Is CVE-2018-25225 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-25225 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-25225 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2018-25225 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-25225?

CVE-2018-25225 has a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2018-25225

CWE-306Published: March 28, 2026· Updated: Mar 30, 2026

8.4

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.02%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:3.8th

Official Description

SIPP 3.3 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying malicious input in the configuration file. Attackers can craft a configuration file with oversized values that overflow a stack buffer, overwriting the return address and executing arbitrary code through return-oriented programming gadgets.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-25225 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.