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CVE-2019-25679

Crun Realterm buffer overflow

7.8 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.31%
  1. Published5 Apr 2026

Description

RealTerm Serial Terminal 2.0.0.70 contains a structured exception handling (SEH) buffer overflow vulnerability in the Echo Port tab that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying a malicious payload. Attackers can craft a buffer overflow payload with a POP POP RET gadget chain and shellcode that triggers code execution when pasted into the Port field and the Change button is clicked.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Crun Realterm2.0.0.70

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2019-25679 being actively exploited?

CVE-2019-25679 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.31%.

How severe is CVE-2019-25679?

CVE-2019-25679 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2019-25679?

Affected products include Crun Realterm.

How do I fix CVE-2019-25679?

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.