CVE-2019-25691 Faleemi Desktop Software 1.8 Local Buffer Overflow SEH DEP Bypass
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code by triggering a buffer overflow in the System Setup dialog, bypassing DEP protections via SEH exploitation.
- 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-2019-25691?
CVE-2019-25691 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Faleemi Desktop Software, published on 12 Apr 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Faleemi Desktop Software 1.8 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability in the System Setup dialog that allows attackers to bypass DEP protections through structured exception handling exploitation. Attackers can inject a crafted payload into the Save Path for Snapshot and Record file field to trigger a buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code via ROP chain gadgets.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-25691?
How do I fix CVE-2019-25691?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-25691 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-2019-25691 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2019-25691 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w77h-76xc-792q.