Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in 10-Strike LANState by 10-Strike Software
CVE-2018-25255

8.6HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

10-strike

Status
Strike Lanstate
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 April 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-25255?

The 10-Strike LANState 8.8 is susceptible to a local buffer overflow vulnerability due to inadequate handling of structured exceptions. By creating a specially crafted LSM map file containing malicious payloads in the ObjCaption parameter, local attackers can exploit this weakness to overflow the buffer and overwrite the Structured Exception Handling (SEH) chain. This allows them to execute arbitrary code when the crafted file is opened within the application, posing a significant risk to systems running this version of LANState.

Affected Version(s)

Strike LANState 8.8

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-2018-25255 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45086
exploit
https://www.10-strike.com/products.shtml
product
https://www.10-strike.com/lanstate/download.shtml
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

absolomb
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