CVE-2019-25691
CWE-787Published: April 12, 2026· Updated: Apr 15, 2026
Official Description
Faleemi Desktop Software 1.8 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability in the System Setup dialog that allows attackers to bypass DEP protections through structured exception handling exploitation. Attackers can inject a crafted payload into the Save Path for Snapshot and Record file field to trigger a buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code via ROP chain gadgets.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-25691 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-25691 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts