CVE-2018-25360 AgataSoft Auto PingMaster 1.5 Buffer Overflow SEH
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code by crafting a malicious ping.txt file that triggers a stack-based buffer overflow in AgataSoft Auto PingMaster.
- 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-2018-25360?
CVE-2018-25360 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Agatasoft Auto PingMaster, published on 25 May 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
AgataSoft Auto PingMaster 1.5 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Trace Route host name field that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by triggering structured exception handling. Attackers can craft a malicious ping.txt file with shellcode and jump instructions that overwrite the SEH handler pointer to achieve code execution when the file contents are pasted into the application.
Weakness: CWE-121
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-25360?
How do I fix CVE-2018-25360?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-25360 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-2018-25360 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-25360 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g4j7-q2r4-3pmv.