CVE-2018-25426
Winmtr buffer overflow
- Published30 May 2026
Description
WinMTR 0.91 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows attackers to crash the application by sending a malformed payload file containing a large buffer of repeated characters. Attackers can create a specially crafted input file with 238 bytes of data to trigger a buffer overflow condition that causes the application to crash.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HAffected products
Remediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
References
Related CVEs
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2018-25426 being actively exploited?
CVE-2018-25426 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.51%.
How severe is CVE-2018-25426?
CVE-2018-25426 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2018-25426?
Affected products include Winmtr.
How do I fix CVE-2018-25426?
Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.