Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in PMS by SourceForge
CVE-2018-25224

8.6HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Pms

Status
Pms
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 March 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-25224?

PMS version 0.42 has a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited by local unauthenticated attackers. By providing malicious values in the configuration file, an attacker can overflow the stack buffer, leading to arbitrary code execution. This is achieved by crafting oversized input that allows attackers to execute shell commands using return-oriented programming techniques.

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Affected Version(s)

PMS 0.42

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-2018-25224 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44426
exploit
https://pms.sourceforge.net
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/pms-stack-based-buff...
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

Juan Sacco <jsacco@exploitpack.com> - http://exploitpack.com
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