Buffer Overflow in MicroWorld eScan Antivirus on Linux
CVE-2025-1368

4.6MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Microword

Status
Escan Antivirus
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 February 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-1368?

A buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in MicroWorld eScan Antivirus 7.0.32 on Linux, specifically within the ReadConfiguration function of the mwav.conf file. This flaw allows a local attacker to manipulate the BasePath argument, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. Local access is required to exploit this vulnerability, posing a serious risk to system integrity. Despite early notification to the vendor about this issue, no response was received. With the exploit now publicly disclosed, affected users should take immediate action to secure their systems.

Affected Version(s)

eScan Antivirus 7.0.32

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-2025-1368 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.295972
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.295972
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https://github.com/dmknght/FIS_RnD/blob/main/escan_av_usb...
exploit

CVSS V4

Score:
4.6
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
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

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