CVE-2018-25373
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Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in SocuSoft DVD Photo Slideshow Professional

Publication date: 2026-05-25

Last updated on: 2026-05-25

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description
SocuSoft DVD Photo Slideshow Professional 8.07 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the registration name field that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting structured exception handling. Attackers can craft a malicious text file with carefully constructed payload containing junk bytes, SEH chain overwrite, and shellcode, then paste the contents into the Registration Name field via Help > Register to trigger code execution.
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Published
2026-05-25
Last Modified
2026-05-25
Generated
2026-06-15
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2026-05-26
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2018-25373
EUVD
EUVD-2018-21894
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socusoft dvd_photo_slideshow_professional 8.07
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CWE ID Description
CWE-121 A stack-based buffer overflow condition is a condition where the buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack (i.e., is a local variable or, rarely, a parameter to a function).
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Executive Summary

CVE-2018-25373 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability found in SocuSoft DVD Photo Slideshow Professional version 8.07. It occurs in the registration name field, where an attacker can exploit structured exception handling (SEH) by inputting a specially crafted malicious text file. This file contains junk bytes, an SEH chain overwrite, and shellcode. When the attacker pastes this malicious content into the Registration Name field via the Help > Register option, it triggers arbitrary code execution on the affected system.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system with potentially high impact. Successful exploitation can lead to full compromise of the system, including unauthorized access, data manipulation, or installation of malicious software. Because it is a local vulnerability, the attacker must have some level of access to the system to exploit it.

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