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CVE-2018-25237

CRITICAL CVSS 4.0: 9.3 EPSS 0.10%
Updated Apr 07, 2026
Hirschmann
Parameter Value
CVSS 9.3 (CRITICAL)
Affected Versions before 05.3.03
Type CWE-120 (Buffer Copy without Checking Size)
Vendor Hirschmann
Public PoC No

Hirschmann HiSecOS devices versions prior to 05.3.03 contain a buffer overflow vulnerability in the HTTPS login interface when RADIUS authentication is enabled that allows remote attackers to crash the device or execute arbitrary code by submitting a password longer than 128 characters. Attackers can exploit improper bounds checking in password handling to overflow a fixed-size buffer and achieve denial of service or remote code execution.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Attack Requirements
None
No additional conditions
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service

CVSS Vector v4.0