Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Visual Ping by IT Lights
CVE-2018-25369

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Scanwith

Status
Visual Ping
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 May 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-25369?

Visual Ping version 0.8.0.0 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability related to its input field handling. This flaw allows local attackers to exploit the application by supplying excessively large data inputs. Specifically, the Host, Time Out, Packet Size, Pause, or Loops fields can be targeted with payloads that exceed 4108 bytes, resulting in a denial of service condition that can crash the application. It is imperative for users to be aware of this vulnerability and take appropriate measures to protect their systems from potential exploits.

Affected Version(s)

Visual Ping 0.8.0.0

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-2018-25369 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45316
exploit
http://www.itlights.com
product
http://www.scanwith.com/download/Free_Visual_Ping.htm
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

Uriel Corral Salinas
.