CVE-2018-25345 10-Strike Network Scanner 3.0 Local Buffer Overflow SEH

High 8.6 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code via a local buffer overflow in the host name field of 10-Strike Network Scanner.

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-2018-25345?

CVE-2018-25345 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in 10-Strike Network Scanner, published on 23 May 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

10-Strike Network Scanner 3.0 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability in the host name field that allows attackers to bypass SafeSEH protections and execute arbitrary code. Attackers can craft a malicious payload in the host name or address field and trigger the vulnerability through the Trace route or System information functions to achieve code execution.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-25345?

How do I fix CVE-2018-25345?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-25345 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-2018-25345 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-25345 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-chxf-hqvg-5vqr.

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