CVE-2018-25253 Details
Description
Termite 3.4 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the User interface language settings field that allows local attackers to cause a denial of service by supplying an excessively long string. Attackers can paste a 2000-byte payload into the Settings User interface language field to crash the application.
A buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in Termite version 3.4, specifically within the User Interface language settings field. This vulnerability allows local attackers to cause a denial-of-service condition by entering an excessively long string. By pasting a 2000-byte payload into the language settings field, attackers can crash the application.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 6, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
By selecting these links, you will be leaving this site. These are references gathered from the official CVE record and are not endorsed by Volerion.
| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.compuphase.com | [email protected] | Product |
| https://www.compuphase.com/software_termite.htm | [email protected] | Product |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45453 | [email protected] | ExploitVDB Entry |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/termite-denial-of-service-via-settings-buffer-overflow | [email protected] | Third Party Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-787 | Out-of-bounds Write | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| compuphase termite | <= 3.4 |
CPE
Remediation
| |
Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Apr 4, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |