Is CVE-2018-25299 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-25299 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-25299 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2018-25299 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-25299?

CVE-2018-25299 has a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2018-25299

CWE-120Published: April 29, 2026· Updated: Apr 30, 2026

8.4

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:2.4th

Official Description

Prime95 29.4b8 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting structured exception handling (SEH) mechanisms. Attackers can inject malicious payload through the optional proxy hostname field in the PrimeNet connection settings to trigger the overflow and execute system commands.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-25299 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.