Denial of Service Vulnerability in PicaJet FX by PicaJet
CVE-2018-25278

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Picajet

Status
Picajet Fx
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 April 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-25278?

PicaJet FX version 2.6.5 contains a vulnerability that allows local attackers to initiate a denial of service by exploiting the registration fields. When attackers submit oversized input—specifically, a buffer length of 6000 bytes—into the Registration Name and Registration Key fields found in the Help menu's Register PicaJet dialog, it triggers a crash of the application. This vulnerability can disrupt the service and undermine user experience.

Affected Version(s)

PicaJet FX 2.6.5

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-2018-25278 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45383
exploit
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/picajet-fx-denial-of...
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

Gionathan "John" Reale
.