Is CVE-2019-25607 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-25607 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-25607 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2019-25607 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-25607?

CVE-2019-25607 has a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2019-25607

CWE-787Published: March 22, 2026· Updated: Mar 23, 2026

8.4

CVSS v3.1

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

Official Description

Axessh 4.2 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the log file name field that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying an excessively long filename. Attackers can overflow the buffer at offset 214 bytes to overwrite the instruction pointer and execute shellcode with system privileges.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-25607 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-787): Out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities can lead to data corruption, crashes, or arbitrary code execution.