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Plain-English summary
CVE-2018-25295 is a local denial-of-service issue in P10 ObserverIP Scan Tool version 1.4.0.1. A user or local attacker can cause the application to crash by entering overly long data into the IP input field and starting a search. The impact appears limited to availability of the affected desktop application, not system compromise or data theft.
Executive priority
Moderate priority for organizations that still use ObserverIP Scan Tool 1.4.0.1, especially on shared or operational workstations. Low priority where the product is not installed. Treat as an availability risk rather than a confidentiality or integrity compromise based on the provided bundle.
Technical view
The vulnerability is described as improper handling of excessive allocation or oversized input in the IP field, mapped to CWE-789. The affected product in the bundle is P10 ObserverIP Scan Tool 1.4.0.1. CVSS v4.0 score is 6.9 with 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, indicating local attack vector and high impact to the vulnerable application's availability.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to endpoints where ObserverIP Scan Tool 1.4.0.1 is installed and used. This is not described as a remotely reachable service vulnerability. Risk is highest on shared workstations, kiosk-like environments, support machines, or environments where untrusted local users can interact with the tool.
Exploitation context
The bundle includes an ExploitDB reference, so public exploit information exists. However, KEV is false and the provided sources do not state active exploitation in the wild. No active exploitation should be assumed from this bundle alone.
Researcher notes
The vulnerability is version-specific in the supplied data: P10 ObserverIP Scan Tool 1.4.0.1. The bundle provides public exploit-reference evidence but no KEV listing and no explicit vendor patch evidence. Do not expand scope to other Ambient Weather or P10 products without additional source confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory endpoints for P10 ObserverIP Scan Tool version 1.4.0.1.
- Remove the tool where it is not operationally required.
- Check vendor or product maintainer guidance for an updated or fixed release; patch evidence is not provided in the source bundle.
- Restrict use of the application to trusted users and managed workstations until vendor guidance is confirmed.
- Avoid relying on the vulnerable tool in critical operational workflows where an application crash could interrupt monitoring or response activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether ObserverIP Scan Tool 1.4.0.1 is installed through endpoint software inventory or local application records.
- Verify the exact installed version before marking an asset affected.
- Review helpdesk, EDR, or application logs for repeated crashes of the tool if it is still in use.
- Confirm whether a newer vendor-supported version exists before closing remediation.
- Document compensating controls if the tool must remain installed temporarily.
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-45204CVE reference · exploit
- Official Product HomepageCVE reference · product
- Product ReferenceCVE reference · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: ObserverIP Scan Tool 1.4.0.1 Denial of Service via IP FieldCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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Memory Allocation with Excessive Size Value
Memory Allocation with Excessive Size Value represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.