CVE-2018-25215 Details
Description
Excel Password Recovery Professional 8.2.0.0 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to cause a denial of service by supplying an excessively long string to the 'E-Mail and Registrations Code' field. Attackers can paste a crafted payload containing 5000 bytes of data into the registration field to trigger a crash when the Register button is clicked.
A local buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in Excel Password Recovery Professional version 8.2.0.0. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a denial-of-service condition by entering an excessively long string, approximately 5000 bytes, into the 'E-Mail and Registrations Code' field. When the Register button is clicked, the application crashes, demonstrating the impact of the buffer overflow.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Mar 26, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46003 | [email protected] | ExploitVDB Entry |
| https://www.recoverlostpassword.com/ | [email protected] | Product |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/excel-password-recovery-professional-local-buffer-overflow-dos | [email protected] | Third Party Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-787 | Out-of-bounds Write | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| passfab excel password recovery | 8.2.0.0 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Mar 26, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |