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CVE-2018-25256

MEDIUM CVSS 4.0: 6.8 EPSS 0.02%
Updated Apr 07, 2026
IP
Parameter Value
CVSS 6.8 (MEDIUM)
Type CWE-787 (Out-of-bounds Write)
Vendor IP
Public PoC Yes

IP TOOLS 2.50 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability in the SNMP Scanner component that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying oversized input. Attackers can paste malicious data into the 'From Addr' and 'To Addr' fields and trigger the crash by clicking the Start button, causing denial of service and SEH overwrite.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Local
Requires local access
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Attack Requirements
None
No additional conditions
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
Passive
Minimal interaction

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
None
No data leak
Integrity
None
No data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service

CVSS Vector v4.0

Weakness Type (CWE)