Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2019-25464 affects InputMapper 1.6.10. A local user can crash the application by entering an overly long username value. This is a denial-of-service issue, not a data theft or remote compromise issue based on the provided sources.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate endpoint availability issue. Prioritize environments where shared or kiosk-like Windows systems rely on InputMapper. It is unlikely to drive enterprise-wide emergency response without evidence of broader impact or active exploitation.
Technical view
InputMapper 1.6.10 has a buffer-overflow condition in the username field. The CVSS 4.0 vector shows local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and active user interaction required, with high impact to vulnerable application availability only.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to systems where InputMapper 1.6.10 is installed and accessible to a local user. The provided sources do not identify other affected versions or platforms.
Exploitation context
A public ExploitDB reference exists, but the source bundle does not support active exploitation in the wild. CISA KEV status is false. Abuse requires local access and user interaction with the application.
Researcher notes
The record cites CWE-770, though the description also states buffer overflow behavior. Evidence supports local application crash only. No confidentiality, integrity, system availability, patch, or fixed-version details are provided in the source bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory endpoints for InputMapper 1.6.10 installations.
- Check vendor or trusted advisory sources for upgrade or removal guidance.
- Restrict use of affected installations where untrusted local users have access.
- Remove InputMapper 1.6.10 if it is not business-required.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether InputMapper 1.6.10 is installed on managed endpoints.
- Review software inventory, endpoint management, or application allowlisting records.
- Check whether local users can launch and interact with the application.
- Track vendor or advisory updates for named remediation.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.7 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/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:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
6.7MediumVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-47406CVE reference · exploit
- Archived InputMapper WebpageCVE reference · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: InputMapper 1.6.10 Local Denial of Service via Username FieldCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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