Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Angry IP Scanner by Angry IP
CVE-2018-25266

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Angryip

Status
Angry Ip Scanner
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 April 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-25266?

Angry IP Scanner version 3.5.3 is susceptible to a buffer overflow vulnerability within its preferences dialog. This flaw enables local attackers to induce a denial of service by submitting an oversized string. The vulnerability can be exploited by creating a file filled with repeating characters and pasting this into the display preferences' value field, effectively crashing the application.

Affected Version(s)

Angry IP Scanner 3.11

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-2018-25266 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45993
exploit
https://angryip.org
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/angry-ip-scanner-den...
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

Fernando Cruz
.