Is CVE-2019-25661 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-25661 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-25661 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2019-25661 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-25661?

CVE-2019-25661 has a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2019-25661

CWE-787Published: April 5, 2026· Updated: Apr 7, 2026

6.2

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:1.6th

Official Description

Remote Process Explorer 1.0.0.16 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a crafted payload to the Add Computer dialog. Attackers can paste a malicious string into the computer name textbox and trigger a crash by connecting to the added computer, overwriting the SEH chain and corrupting exception handlers.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-25661 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.