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CVE-2019-25362

9.8 · CRITICAL

WMV to AVI MPEG DVD WMV Convertor 4.6.1217 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by overwriting the license name and license code fields.

Published Feb 18, 2026CWE-787EPSS 0.76%

Overview

CVE-2019-25362 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 18, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

WMV to AVI MPEG DVD WMV Convertor 4.6.1217 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by overwriting the license name and license code fields. Attackers can craft a malicious payload of 6000 bytes to trigger a bind shell on port 4444 by exploiting a stack-based buffer overflow in the application's input handling.

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-2019-25362?

CVE-2019-25362 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 18, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2019-25362?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-25362?

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.

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