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CVE-2018-25230: Free IP Switcher 3.1 Denial of Service via Computer Name

Free IP Switcher 3.1 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an excessively long string in the Computer Name field. Attackers can paste a malicious payload into the Computer Name input field and click Activate to trigger a denial of service condition that crashes the application.

MediumCVSS 6.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
Glexia's TakeAutomated analysis

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2018-25230 is a local denial-of-service issue in Eusing Free IP Switcher 3.1. A person with access to the application can enter an overly long Computer Name value and cause the program to crash. This affects application availability, not confidentiality or integrity based on the provided CVSS data. Exposure is limited to systems where Eusing Free IP Switcher 3.1 is installed and locally accessible. This is not described as remotely exploitable. Organizations should focus on endpoints, admin workstations, or legacy utility inventories that may include this software. Treat as a moderate endpoint availability risk. It is unlikely to drive enterprise-wide compromise from the available evidence, but it can disrupt users running the affected tool. Prioritize removal or update where the software is unnecessary, unsupported, or present on sensitive administrative systems. Mitigation focus: Identify installations of Eusing Free IP Switcher 3.1.; Check Eusing and advisory sources for updated vendor guidance.; Remove the software if it is unnecessary or unsupported..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.8 (4.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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1CVSS vectors
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0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.8CVSS 4.0MediumCVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NPrimary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 4.0 score

6.8Medium
CVSS 4.0 vector shape for CVE-2018-25230Attack VectorAttack ComplexityAttack RequirementsPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionVS ConfidentialityVS IntegrityVS AvailabilitySS ConfidentialitySS IntegritySS Availability

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/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
EusingFree IP Switcher3.1Listed
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Out-of-bounds Write

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