CVE-2018-25383
Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in Free MP3 CD Ripper
Publication date: 2026-05-29
Last updated on: 2026-05-29
Assigner: VulnCheck
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| cleanersoft_software | free_mp3_cd_ripper | 2.8 |
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Exploitability
| 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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AI Powered Q&A
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
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.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
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.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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.