CVE-2018-25214
Local Buffer Overflow in MegaPing Finger Function Causes DoS
Publication date: 2026-03-26
Last updated on: 2026-03-27
Assigner: VulnCheck
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| magnetosoft | megaping | 1.0 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-787 | The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2018-25214 is a local buffer overflow vulnerability in the MegaPing application. It occurs when a local attacker inputs an oversized payload into the Destination Address List field within the Finger function. This crafted input exceeds the expected input size, causing the application to crash when the Start button is pressed.
The vulnerability is classified as CWE-787 (Out-of-bounds Write) and results from improper input validation leading to memory corruption.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can be exploited by a local attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) by crashing the MegaPing application. The attacker does not need any special privileges or user interaction beyond local access.
While it does not allow remote code execution or privilege escalation, it disrupts normal application operation and availability, potentially impacting any processes or workflows relying on MegaPing.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by attempting to reproduce the crash condition locally on the system running MegaPing. Specifically, an oversized payload can be supplied to the "Destination Address List" field within the Finger function to see if the application crashes.
A practical detection method involves using a crafted input buffer that exceeds the expected input size. For example, a proof-of-concept Python script can generate a file containing 8000 'A' characters, which can then be copied and pasted into the vulnerable input field to trigger the crash.
- Run a Python script to create a large payload file (e.g., "Evil.txt" with 8000 'A's).
- Open the generated file and copy its contents to the clipboard.
- Launch MegaPing and navigate to the Finger function.
- Paste the copied large payload into the "Destination Address List" field.
- Click the Start button and observe if the application crashes, indicating the presence of the vulnerability.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability immediately, avoid supplying oversized or untrusted input to the "Destination Address List" field in the Finger function of MegaPing.
Since the vulnerability requires local access and is triggered by user input, restricting access to the application and limiting who can run MegaPing can reduce risk.
Additionally, monitor for application crashes and consider disabling or replacing the vulnerable feature until a patch or update is available.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability in MegaPing is a local buffer overflow that causes a denial of service (DoS) crash by inputting an oversized payload into the Destination Address List field. It impacts availability by crashing the application but does not affect confidentiality or integrity.
There is no information provided in the available resources about how this vulnerability impacts compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.