Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Wansview Camera Software
CVE-2018-25297

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Wansview

Status
Wansview
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 April 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-25297?

Wansview Camera Software version 1.0.2 contains a buffer overflow flaw that could be exploited by local attackers. By providing excessively large input strings, such as 2000-byte payloads in the Camera name and DID number fields during the camera setup process, an attacker can trigger application crashes, leading to a denial of service. Proper input validation and limitation need to be enforced to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Wansview 1.0.2

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-2018-25297 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45194
exploit
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wansview-denial-of-s...
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
.