Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Easyboot by EZB Systems
CVE-2018-25290

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Ezbsystems

Status
Easyboot
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 April 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-25290?

Easyboot 6.6.0 is susceptible to a buffer overflow vulnerability within its Replace Text function. This issue enables local attackers to induce a denial-of-service condition by submitting an oversized string, specifically a 7000-byte payload, into the text fields after navigating to File > Tools > Replace Text. As a result, the application may crash, disrupting user access and functionality.

Affected Version(s)

Easyboot 6.6.0

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-2018-25290 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45241
exploit
http://www.ezbsystems.com/
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/easyboot-buffer-over...
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
.