Denial of Service Vulnerability in ObserverIP Scan Tool by Ambient Weather
CVE-2018-25295

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

P10

Status
Observerip Scan Tool
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 April 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-25295?

The ObserverIP Scan Tool version 1.4.0.1 is prone to a denial of service vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application. By inputting an excessively long string into the IP input field—specifically a 2000-byte buffer of repeated characters—attackers can trigger a search operation that leads to application failure. This behavior highlights an issue with input validation within the software, making it susceptible to abuse if not addressed.

Affected Version(s)

ObserverIP Scan Tool 1.4.0.1

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-2018-25295 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45204
exploit
https://www.ambientweather.com
product
https://p10.secure.hostingprod.com/@site.ambientweatherst...
product

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
.