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CVE-2019-25660

6.2 · MEDIUM

LanHelper 1.74 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to crash the application by sending excessively long input strings.

Published Apr 5, 2026CWE-787EPSS 0.23%

Overview

CVE-2019-25660 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 5, 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

LanHelper 1.74 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to crash the application by sending excessively long input strings. Attackers can exploit the Form Send Message feature by pasting 6000 bytes of data into the Message text field to trigger a denial of service condition.

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-2019-25660?

CVE-2019-25660 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 5, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.2 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2019-25660?

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-2019-25660?

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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