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CVE-2018-25212: Boxoft wav-wma Converter 1.0 Local Buffer Overflow SEH

Boxoft wav-wma Converter 1.0 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability in structured exception handling that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by crafting malicious WAV files. Attackers can create a specially crafted WAV file with excessive data and ROP gadgets to overwrite the SEH chain and achieve code execution on Windows systems.

HighCVSS 8.6Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Boxoft WAV to WMA Converter 1.0 has a high-severity local memory corruption flaw. A malicious WAV file can cause code execution on a Windows system running the converter. Business risk is concentrated where this older desktop utility is installed and used to process untrusted audio files. Exposure is likely limited to Windows endpoints with Boxoft WAV to WMA Converter 1.0 installed, especially users processing externally supplied WAV files. Enterprise exposure may be low unless this niche converter is present in media, transcription, or legacy workflow environments. Treat as a targeted cleanup item, not a broad emergency. Prioritize discovery and removal from endpoints that handle outside media files. Escalate if the converter is used in sensitive environments or cannot be removed quickly. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for Boxoft WAV to WMA Converter 1.0.; Remove the application if it is not business-critical.; Check Boxoft or trusted advisories for any vendor update or replacement guidance..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
8.6 (4.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

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3Source links

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
8.6CVSS 4.0HighCVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NPrimary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 4.0 score

8.6High
CVSS 4.0 vector shape for CVE-2018-25212Attack VectorAttack ComplexityAttack RequirementsPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionVS ConfidentialityVS IntegrityVS AvailabilitySS ConfidentialitySS IntegritySS Availability

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Attack Requirements
NonePresent
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NonePassiveActive
VS Confidentiality
HighLowNone
VS Integrity
HighLowNone
VS Availability
HighLowNone
SS Confidentiality
HighLowNone
SS Integrity
HighLowNone
SS Availability
HighLowNone

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Affected products

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
BoxoftWAV to WMA Converter1.0Listed
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