CVE-2018-25219 Details
Description
PassFab Excel Password Recovery 8.3.1 contains a structured exception handling buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying a malicious payload in the registration code field. Attackers can craft a buffer overflow payload with a pop-pop-ret gadget and shellcode that triggers code execution when pasted into the Licensed E-mail and Registration Code field during the registration process.
A buffer overflow vulnerability in PassFab Excel Password Recovery version 8.3.1 has been identified. This vulnerability arises from improper structured exception handling, allowing local attackers to execute arbitrary code. Exploitation involves crafting a buffer overflow payload that includes a pop-pop-ret gadget and shellcode. This payload can be inserted into the 'Licensed E-mail and Registration Code' field during the registration process, triggering the code execution.
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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 |
|---|---|
| passfab excel password recovery | <= 8.3.1 |
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] |