Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2018-25240 is a local denial-of-service issue in Watchr 1.1.0.0. A person with access to the application can crash it by entering an overly long search value. This affects application availability, not data confidentiality or integrity, based on the provided CVSS details.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority availability risk. It is unlikely to drive enterprise compromise, but it can disrupt users running the affected application. Prioritize remediation where Watchr supports operational workflows or is broadly installed.
Technical view
Watchr 1.1.0.0 mishandles oversized input in the search function, causing the application to crash. The CVSS v4.0 score is 6.9 with local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and high vulnerable-system availability impact. The record maps the issue to CWE-1260.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to systems where Watchr 1.1.0.0 is installed and accessible to local users. The source bundle identifies only this version as affected. No server-side or remote exposure is indicated.
Exploitation context
A public ExploitDB entry is referenced, but the CVE is not listed as KEV and the sources do not state active exploitation. The issue requires local interaction with the Watchr application search feature and results in a crash rather than code execution.
Researcher notes
The public record identifies Watchr 1.1.0.0 only. Available sources do not name a patched version or vendor workaround. Avoid assuming broader product impact without additional vendor confirmation. Public exploit reference exists, but no cited source confirms real-world active exploitation.
Mitigation direction
- Check the Microsoft Store or vendor guidance for an updated Watchr release.
- Upgrade or remove Watchr 1.1.0.0 if it is not business-critical.
- Limit local access to systems where Watchr 1.1.0.0 is installed.
- Document compensating controls if the application must remain in use.
Validation and detection
- Inventory endpoints for Watchr 1.1.0.0 installations.
- Confirm whether affected systems rely on Watchr for business workflows.
- Review vendor or store listing for newer available versions.
- Verify remediation by confirming the affected version is upgraded or removed.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.9 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
6.9MediumVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-46194CVE reference · exploit
- Product ReferenceCVE reference · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: Watchr 1.1.0.0 Denial of Service via SearchCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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Improper Handling of Overlap Between Protected Memory Ranges
Improper Handling of Overlap Between Protected Memory Ranges represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.