CVE-2019-25545
CWE-787Published: March 21, 2026· Updated: Mar 23, 2026
Official Description
Terminal Services Manager 3.2.1 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to crash the application by supplying an excessively long string in the computer name field. Attackers can input a 5000-byte buffer of data into the 'Computer name or IP address' field during computer addition, causing a denial of service when the server entry is accessed.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-25545 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 availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.2.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-787): Out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities can lead to data corruption, crashes, or arbitrary code execution.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploit & PoC Resources
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-25545 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts