CVE-2018-25217 Details
Description
PDF Explorer 1.5.66.2 contains a structured exception handler (SEH) overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by overwriting SEH records with malicious data. Attackers can craft a payload with buffer overflow, NSEH jump, and ROP gadget chains that execute when the Custom fields settings dialog processes the malicious input in the Label field.
A buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in PDF Explorer version 1.5.66.2, specifically within the structured exception handler (SEH) management. This vulnerability allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by overwriting SEH records with crafted data. Exploitation involves creating a payload that includes the buffer overflow, a non-standard SEH (NSEH) jump, and return-oriented programming (ROP) gadget chains. These payloads are executed when the 'Custom fields settings' dialog processes the malicious input in the 'Label' field.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Mar 26, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-787 | Out-of-bounds Write | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| rttsoftware pdf explorer | 1.5.66.2 |
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 27, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Mar 26, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |