CVE-2018-25323 Allok AVI DivX MPEG to DVD Converter 2.6.1217 Buffer Overflow SEH
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code by exploiting a buffer overflow in the License Name field of Allok AVI DivX MPEG to DVD Converter.
- 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-2018-25323?
CVE-2018-25323 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Alloksoft Allok AVI DivX MPEG to DVD Converter, published on 17 May 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Allok AVI DivX MPEG to DVD Converter 2.6.1217 contains a structured exception handler buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying a malicious payload. Attackers can craft a text file with a specially crafted buffer containing shellcode and SEH chain overwrite values, then paste the contents into the License Name field to trigger code execution.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-25323?
How do I fix CVE-2018-25323?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-25323 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-2018-25323 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-25323 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mgqh-f588-pvcg.