Is CVE-2018-25383 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-25383 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-25383 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2018-25383 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-25383?

CVE-2018-25383 has a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2018-25383

CWE-121Published: May 29, 2026· Updated: May 29, 2026

8.4

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:2.3th

Official Description

Free MP3 CD Ripper 2.8 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in WMA file processing that allows local attackers to bypass DEP protection via structured exception handling manipulation. Attackers can craft a malicious WMA file that triggers the overflow when loaded through the Convert function, enabling execution of arbitrary code through ROP chain gadgets and shellcode injection.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-25383 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.