CVE-2018-25383
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Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in Free MP3 CD Ripper

Publication date: 2026-05-29

Last updated on: 2026-05-29

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description
Free MP3 CD Ripper 2.8 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in WMA file processing that allows local attackers to bypass DEP protection via structured exception handling manipulation. Attackers can craft a malicious WMA file that triggers the overflow when loaded through the Convert function, enabling execution of arbitrary code through ROP chain gadgets and shellcode injection.
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Published
2026-05-29
Last Modified
2026-05-29
Generated
2026-06-19
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2026-05-29
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-18
NVD
CVE-2018-25383
EUVD
EUVD-2018-21905
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Vendor Product Version / Range
cleanersoft_software free_mp3_cd_ripper 2.8
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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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Mitigation Strategies

Immediate mitigation steps include avoiding the use of Free MP3 CD Ripper version 2.8 to process WMA files, especially those from untrusted sources.

Do not load or convert WMA files using this software until a patch or update addressing the vulnerability is available.

Consider disabling or restricting the use of the affected software on your systems to prevent exploitation.

Executive Summary

CVE-2018-25383 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability found in Free MP3 CD Ripper version 2.8 during the processing of WMA files.

This flaw allows local attackers to bypass Data Execution Prevention (DEP) by manipulating structured exception handling (SEH).

Attackers can craft a malicious WMA file that triggers the overflow when loaded through the Convert function, enabling execution of arbitrary code through Return-Oriented Programming (ROP) chain gadgets and shellcode injection.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker with local access to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

This can lead to full compromise of the system, including unauthorized control, data manipulation, or installation of malicious software.

The exploit requires the attacker to provide a specially crafted malicious WMA file and load it through the vulnerable Convert function in the software.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability can be detected by identifying the presence of Free MP3 CD Ripper version 2.8 on your system and monitoring for the loading or conversion of maliciously crafted WMA files that trigger the buffer overflow.

Since the exploit involves loading a malicious WMA file through the Convert function, detection can focus on monitoring file operations related to WMA files and the Free MP3 CD Ripper process.

Specific commands to detect the vulnerability are not provided in the available resources.

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