HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2018-25373
HIGH

CVE-2018-25373

CWE-121Published: May 25, 2026· Updated: May 26, 2026

8.4
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:2.3th

Official Description

SocuSoft DVD Photo Slideshow Professional 8.07 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the registration name field that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting structured exception handling. Attackers can craft a malicious text file with carefully constructed payload containing junk bytes, SEH chain overwrite, and shellcode, then paste the contents into the Registration Name field via Help > Register to trigger code execution.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-25373 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (3)

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http://www.dvd-photo-slideshow.com/
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45346
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https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/dvd-photo-slideshow-professional-buffer-overflow-seh

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2018-25373
CVSS Score8.4 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-121
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.01%
PublishedMay 25, 2026

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2018-25373 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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