Is CVE-2018-25323 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-25323 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-25323 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2018-25323 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-25323?

CVE-2018-25323 has a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2018-25323

CWE-120Published: May 17, 2026· Updated: May 18, 2026

8.4

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:3.2th

Official Description

Allok AVI DivX MPEG to DVD Converter 2.6.1217 contains a structured exception handler buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying a malicious payload. Attackers can craft a text file with a specially crafted buffer containing shellcode and SEH chain overwrite values, then paste the contents into the License Name field to trigger code execution.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-25323 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.