Is CVE-2018-25432 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-25432 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-25432 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2018-25432 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-25432?

CVE-2018-25432 has a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2018-25432

CWE-120Published: June 1, 2026· Updated: Jun 2, 2026

8.4

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:2.5th

Official Description

Arm Whois 3.11 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by overwriting the structured exception handler. Attackers can craft a malicious input file with a 672-byte offset to overwrite the nSEH and SEH pointers, enabling code execution through exception handler hijacking.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-25432 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.