Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Easy MPEG to DVD Burner 1.7.11 has a local memory corruption flaw that could let someone run code on a machine where the software is present. This is most relevant to endpoints still running this older media-burning utility. Provided sources do not show active exploitation, but a public exploit reference exists.
Executive priority
Treat as a targeted endpoint cleanup item, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize removal or isolation on managed workstations because the flaw enables code execution and public exploit information exists. Urgency increases if the software is found on shared, high-privilege, or poorly monitored systems.
Technical view
CVE-2018-25301 is a CWE-120 structured exception handling local buffer overflow in Easy MPEG to DVD Burner 1.7.11. A malicious username string can corrupt control flow and allow arbitrary code execution in the application context. CVSS v4.0 is 8.6 high with local attack vector.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to Windows endpoints where Easy MPEG to DVD Burner 1.7.11 is installed. Servers and cloud systems are unlikely to be affected unless this desktop utility is present. No CPEs were provided in the source bundle.
Exploitation context
ExploitDB is listed as a public exploit reference, indicating exploit details have been published. The source bundle marks CISA KEV as false and provides no cited evidence of active exploitation. Exploitation is local, so attacker access to the endpoint or an execution path involving the vulnerable input is required.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports one affected product and version: Easy MPEG to DVD Burner 1.7.11. The provided sources do not identify a vendor patch, fixed version, or active exploitation. Avoid assuming broader Easy MPEG products are affected without additional vendor or advisory confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory endpoints for Easy MPEG to DVD Burner 1.7.11.
- Remove the software where it is not business-required.
- If still required, check vendor or distributor guidance for updates.
- Restrict local access to systems running the application.
- Monitor endpoint controls for unexpected child processes from the application.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Easy MPEG to DVD Burner is installed.
- Verify the installed version is 1.7.11.
- Check software inventory and EDR telemetry for usage.
- Review exception-handling crashes involving the application.
- Document compensating controls if removal is not immediately possible.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- 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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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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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——VulnCheckCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.55.9VulnCheckVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.6HighVector: 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
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.4HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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- CVE publishedCVE Program
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-44565CVE reference, VulnCheck · exploit
- Product ReferenceCVE reference, VulnCheck · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: Easy MPEG to DVD Burner 1.7.11 SEH Local Buffer OverflowCVE reference, VulnCheck · third-party-advisory
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')
Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.