Local Buffer Overflow in VX Search 10.6.18 by VX Search
CVE-2018-25328

8.6HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Vxsearch

Status
Vx Search
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 May 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-25328?

VX Search version 10.6.18 is susceptible to a local buffer overflow vulnerability that enables an attacker to overwrite the instruction pointer. By providing an oversized string in the directory field, attackers can craft an input file containing 271 bytes of junk data followed by a tailored return address. This allows for the execution of arbitrary code with the same privileges as the vulnerable application, posing a significant risk to the integrity of the system.

Affected Version(s)

VX Search 10.6.18

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-2018-25328 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44494
exploit
https://www.7elements.co.uk
product
http://www.vxsearch.com
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

Kevin McGuigan
.