Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in SIPP 3.3 Affects Local Attackers
CVE-2018-25225

8.6HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Sipp

Status
Sipp
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 March 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-25225?

SIPP 3.3 is susceptible to a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that enables local unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code. By providing specially crafted input in the configuration file, attackers can manipulate oversized values, resulting in an overflow of the stack buffer. This overflow can overwrite the return address, allowing the execution of arbitrary code through the use of return-oriented programming (ROP) gadgets, posing a significant security risk to systems utilizing this version.

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Affected Version(s)

SIPP 3.3

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-2018-25225 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45288
exploit
http://sipp.sourceforge.net/
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sipp-stack-based-buf...
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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