Buffer Overflow in NetAware Product by Infiltration Systems
CVE-2019-25546

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Infiltration-systems

Status
Netaware
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 March 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2019-25546?

NetAware 1.20 is susceptible to a buffer overflow vulnerability within the Share Name field. This flaw allows local attackers to disrupt application functionality by submitting an overly long string, specifically a 1000-byte buffer, when creating a new share via the Manage Shares interface. By exploiting this vulnerability, attackers can crash the application, leading to a denial of service condition.

Affected Version(s)

NetAware 1.20

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-2019-25546 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46909
exploit
https://www.infiltration-systems.com
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/netaware-share-name-...
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

Alejandra Sánchez
.