CVE-2018-25225
Sipp authentication bypass
- Published28 Mar 2026
Description
SIPP 3.3 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying malicious input in the configuration file. Attackers can craft a configuration file with oversized values that overflow a stack buffer, overwriting the return address and executing arbitrary code through return-oriented programming gadgets.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
References
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2018-25225 being actively exploited?
CVE-2018-25225 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.19%.
How severe is CVE-2018-25225?
CVE-2018-25225 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.4, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2018-25225?
Affected products include Sipp.
How do I fix CVE-2018-25225?
Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.
How Secuno handles this
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.