Is CVE-2018-25303 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-25303 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-25303 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2018-25303 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-25303?

CVE-2018-25303 has a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2018-25303

CWE-121Published: April 29, 2026· Updated: Apr 29, 2026

8.4

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:2.2th

Official Description

Allok Video to DVD Burner 2.6.1217 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the License Name field that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by triggering a structured exception handler (SEH) overwrite. Attackers can craft a malicious input string with 780 bytes of junk data followed by SEH chain pointers and shellcode, then paste it into the License Name field during registration to achieve code execution.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-25303 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.