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CVE-2018-25255

8.4 · HIGH

10-Strike LANState 8.8 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability in structured exception handling that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by crafting malicious LSM map files.

Published Apr 4, 2026CWE-787EPSS 0.18%

Overview

CVE-2018-25255 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 4, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.4 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.4, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

10-Strike LANState 8.8 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability in structured exception handling that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by crafting malicious LSM map files. Attackers can create a specially formatted LSM file with a payload in the ObjCaption parameter that overflows the buffer, overwrites the SEH chain, and executes shellcode when the file is opened in the application.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.10-strike.com/lanstate/download.shtmlRefwww.10-strike.com/products.shtmlRefwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/45086Refwww.vulncheck.com/advisories/10-strike-lanstate-local-buffer-overflow-seh

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-25255?

CVE-2018-25255 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 4, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.4 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2018-25255?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.4, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-25255?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2018-25255?

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