Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Boxoft Wav-WMA Converter by Boxoft
CVE-2018-25212

8.6HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Boxoft

Status
Wav To Wma Converter
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 March 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-25212?

Boxoft Wav-WMA Converter version 1.0 is susceptible to a local buffer overflow vulnerability within its structured exception handling routines. This flaw enables attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected Windows systems by crafting malicious WAV files. By supplying a specially formatted WAV file that contains excessive data and Return-Oriented Programming (ROP) gadgets, an attacker can manipulate the Structured Exception Handler (SEH) chain, leading to potential unauthorized code execution. Users are encouraged to verify their software version and consider applying necessary updates or mitigations to safeguard against this vulnerability.

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Affected Version(s)

WAV to WMA Converter 1.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2018-25212 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44989
exploit
http://www.boxoft.com/wav-to-wma/
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/boxoft-wav-wma-conve...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
8.6
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Achilles
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