CVE-2018-25263
Buffer Overflow in Faleemi Desktop Device Alias Enables Code Execution
Publication date: 2026-04-26
Last updated on: 2026-04-26
Assigner: VulnCheck
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| faleemi | faleemi_desktop_software | 1.8.2 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-120 | The product copies an input buffer to an output buffer without verifying that the size of the input buffer is less than the size of the output buffer. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2018-25263 is a local buffer overflow vulnerability found in Faleemi Desktop Software version 1.8.2. It occurs in the Device alias field within the Managing Log interface. Local attackers can exploit this vulnerability by crafting a malicious payload and pasting it into the Device alias field, which triggers a structured exception handler (SEH) overwrite. This allows the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can have severe impacts as it allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code with high privileges. Successful exploitation can lead to complete compromise of the affected system, including unauthorized access, data manipulation, or disruption of services. The CVSS v3.1 score of 8.4 indicates a high severity with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.