CVE-2018-25303 Allok Video to DVD Burner 2.6.1217 Buffer Overflow SEH
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the License Name field of Allok Video to DVD Burner.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-25303?
CVE-2018-25303 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Alloksoft Allok Video to DVD Burner, published on 29 Apr 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Allok Video to DVD Burner 2.6.1217 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the License Name field that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by triggering a structured exception handler (SEH) overwrite. Attackers can craft a malicious input string with 780 bytes of junk data followed by SEH chain pointers and shellcode, then paste it into the License Name field during registration to achieve code execution.
Weakness: CWE-121
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-25303?
How do I fix CVE-2018-25303?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-25303 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2018-25303 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-25303 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vg5w-2h9h-wr38.