Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This issue affects 10-Strike Network Scanner 3.0. A malicious host name or address value can corrupt memory and potentially run code on the machine using the scanner. Because scanner tools often run from IT systems with useful network access, compromise could be operationally significant.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation where the scanner runs on privileged IT or network-management systems. The risk is high because public exploit material exists and successful code execution could affect sensitive administration environments.
Technical view
CVE-2018-25345 is a CWE-120 buffer overflow in host name/address handling in 10-Strike Network Scanner 3.0. The bundle states crafted input can bypass SafeSEH and lead to arbitrary code execution when certain scanner functions process it. CVSS v4.0 is 8.6 with local attack vector.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations running 10-Strike Network Scanner 3.0, especially on administrator workstations or network-management hosts. The bundle provides no CPEs and does not identify other affected versions.
Exploitation context
A public ExploitDB reference exists, so exploit knowledge is public. The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other evidence of active exploitation. Treat active exploitation as unconfirmed based on the provided sources.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports 10-Strike Network Scanner 3.0 only. The record describes local buffer overflow behavior through host name/address processing and SafeSEH bypass. No source in the bundle names a patch level, broader version range, or confirmed in-the-wild exploitation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory systems for 10-Strike Network Scanner 3.0 installations.
- Check 10-Strike guidance for fixed versions or vendor-recommended remediation.
- Remove or replace version 3.0 where no vendor-supported fix is confirmed.
- Restrict use to trusted inputs and controlled administrative systems until remediated.
- Reduce privileges for scanner execution where operationally feasible.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed 10-Strike Network Scanner versions on workstations and admin hosts.
- Review whether affected systems process untrusted host names or addresses.
- Check endpoint telemetry for crashes or abnormal child processes from the scanner.
- Verify remediation against vendor documentation, not assumed version behavior.
Public sources used
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- 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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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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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-44841CVE reference, VulnCheck · exploit
- Official Product HomepageCVE reference, VulnCheck · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: 10-Strike Network Scanner 3.0 Local Buffer Overflow SEHCVE 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.