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CVE-2019-25591

6.2 · MEDIUM

DNSS Domain Name Search Software 2.1.8 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the registration code input field that allows local attackers to crash the application by submitting an excessivel…

Published Mar 22, 2026CWE-787EPSS 0.18%

Overview

CVE-2019-25591 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 22, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.2 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.2, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

DNSS Domain Name Search Software 2.1.8 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the registration code input field that allows local attackers to crash the application by submitting an excessively long string. Attackers can trigger a denial of service by pasting a malicious registration code containing 300 repeated characters into the Name/Key field via the Register menu option.

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-2019-25591?

CVE-2019-25591 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 22, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.2 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2019-25591?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.2, rated MEDIUM. 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-2019-25591?

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-2019-25591?

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