Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2018-25274 affects InfraRecorder 0.53, a disk burning application. A maliciously crafted text file imported into the application can crash it. This is a local denial-of-service issue, not evidence of data theft or remote system compromise. Business urgency is generally limited unless InfraRecorder is used in critical workflows.
Executive priority
Treat as a low-to-moderate operational risk. Prioritize if InfraRecorder is broadly deployed, used on shared systems, or supports time-sensitive work. Otherwise, handle through normal vulnerability management and software hygiene.
Technical view
InfraRecorder 0.53 has a denial-of-service flaw tied to text file import handling, classified as CWE-789. The supplied CVSS 4.0 score is 6.9, with high vulnerable-system availability impact and no confidentiality or integrity impact. Public references include an ExploitDB entry and a VulnCheck advisory.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to systems running InfraRecorder 0.53 where an attacker can cause a crafted text file to be imported. The provided sources identify only version 0.53 as affected.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. A public ExploitDB reference exists, so defenders should treat reproduction details as publicly available, but the impact remains application crash rather than code execution based on the provided evidence.
Researcher notes
Evidence is narrow: affected product and version are InfraRecorder 0.53, impact is application denial of service via text import. No source in the bundle names a patch, upstream fix, or active exploitation. Avoid expanding scope beyond the listed version without additional evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Identify whether InfraRecorder 0.53 is installed in managed environments.
- Check vendor or trusted advisory guidance for fixed versions or official recommendations.
- Restrict opening or importing untrusted text files in InfraRecorder.
- Remove InfraRecorder where it is not business-required.
- Consider replacing it if no maintained fixed version is available.
Validation and detection
- Inventory endpoints for InfraRecorder and confirm installed versions.
- Review software usage to determine business dependency.
- Check security tools for detections referencing CVE-2018-25274 or ExploitDB 45413.
- Confirm user guidance blocks importing untrusted files.
- Document remediation decision and affected asset scope.
Public sources used
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- 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: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-45413CVE reference · exploit
- VulnCheck Advisory: InfraRecorder 0.53 Denial of Service via txt File ImportCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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Memory Allocation with Excessive Size Value
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