Denial of Service Vulnerability in Angry IP Scanner for Linux
CVE-2018-25262

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Angryip

Status
Angry Ip Scanner For Linux
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 April 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-25262?

Angry IP Scanner for Linux version 3.5.3 has a denial of service vulnerability that can be exploited by local attackers. By inputting a specially crafted malicious string into the port selection field within the application, an attacker can trigger a buffer overflow, leading to an unexpected application crash. This vulnerability highlights the need for stringent input validation to enhance the overall security of the application.

Affected Version(s)

Angry IP Scanner for Linux 3.5.3

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-2018-25262 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46038
exploit
https://angryip.org/
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/angry-ip-scanner-for...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
6.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
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

Mr Winst0n
.