Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Allok Soft WMV to AVI MPEG DVD WMV Converter
CVE-2018-25314

8.6HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Alloksoft

Status
Wmv To Avi Mpeg Dvd Wmv Converter
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 April 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-25314?

Allok Soft WMV to AVI MPEG DVD WMV Converter 4.6.1217 is susceptible to a buffer overflow vulnerability. This flaw enables local attackers to execute arbitrary code by inputting an oversized string in the License Name field. By crafting malicious input that exploits structured exception handler (SEH) overwrite mechanisms, attackers can circumvent security measures and run code with the application's privileges, potentially compromising the system.

Affected Version(s)

WMV to AVI MPEG DVD WMV Converter 4.6.1217

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-2018-25314 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44365
exploit
http://www.alloksoft.com
product
http://www.alloksoft.com/wmv.htm
product

CVSS V4

Score:
8.6
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
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

Mohan Ravichandran & Velayutham Selvaraj
.