SEH Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in PassFab RAR Password Recovery by PassFab
CVE-2018-25218

8.6HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Passfab

Status
Rar Password Recovery
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 March 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-25218?

The vulnerability in PassFab RAR Password Recovery 9.3.2 is due to a structured exception handler (SEH) buffer overflow, which can be exploited by local attackers. By crafting a malicious payload that includes a buffer overflow, NSEH jump, and shellcode, attackers can manipulate the software during registration. Specifically, by entering such a payload in the 'Licensed E-mail and Registration Code' field, an attacker can trigger arbitrary code execution, potentially compromising the system's security.

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Affected Version(s)

RAR Password Recovery 9.3.2

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-2018-25218 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46008
exploit
https://www.passfab.com/products/rar-password-recovery.html
product
https://www.passfab.com/downloads/passfab-rar-password-re...
product

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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