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CVE-2018-25377

8.4 · HIGH

Flash Slideshow Maker Professional 5.20 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the registration dialog that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting structured exception…

Published May 25, 2026CWE-120EPSS 0.18%

Overview

CVE-2018-25377 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 25, 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

Flash Slideshow Maker Professional 5.20 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the registration dialog that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting structured exception handling. Attackers can craft a malicious payload and paste it into the Name and Code fields of the Help > Register dialog to trigger a reverse shell with system privileges.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-25377?

CVE-2018-25377 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 25, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.4 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2018-25377?

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-2018-25377?

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-2018-25377?

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