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CVE-2019-25691: Faleemi Desktop Software 1.8 Local Buffer Overflow SEH DEP Bypass

Faleemi Desktop Software 1.8 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability in the System Setup dialog that allows attackers to bypass DEP protections through structured exception handling exploitation. Attackers can inject a crafted payload into the Save Path for Snapshot and Record file field to trigger a buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code via ROP chain gadgets.

HighCVSS 8.6Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

Faleemi Desktop Software 1.8.0 has a local memory corruption flaw in its System Setup dialog. A crafted value in the snapshot/record save path field can cause arbitrary code execution on the affected workstation. This is serious for endpoints running the software, but the provided sources do not show internet-scale remote exposure or confirmed active exploitation.

Executive priority

Treat as a high-priority endpoint risk where Faleemi Desktop Software 1.8.0 is deployed. The business urgency depends on deployment count and user access. If the software is rare or isolated, handle through targeted remediation. If used on shared monitoring stations, prioritize removal, replacement, or vendor-supported update review.

Technical view

The issue is a local buffer overflow, mapped to CWE-787, in Faleemi Desktop Software 1.8.0. Sources describe Structured Exception Handling exploitation and DEP bypass using ROP gadgets through the Save Path for Snapshot and Record file field. CVSS 4.0 score is 8.6, with local attack vector and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure appears limited to Windows endpoints where Faleemi Desktop Software 1.8.0 is installed. The flaw is local to the desktop application, not described as a network service vulnerability. Organizations using Faleemi camera management software should prioritize asset discovery on workstations, shared kiosks, and systems used to monitor cameras.

Exploitation context

A public Exploit-DB reference is listed, so proof-of-concept or exploit material is publicly available. The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source confirms active exploitation. Practical exploitation likely requires local access to the application context or the ability to influence application settings.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to the CVE entry, VulnCheck advisory, product site, and Exploit-DB reference. The sources identify version 1.8.0 and describe local code execution via buffer overflow with DEP bypass. No fixed version, vendor advisory, or active exploitation evidence is included in the provided material.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify endpoints running Faleemi Desktop Software 1.8.0.
  • Check Faleemi guidance for patched versions or replacement software.
  • Remove the software where it is not business-critical.
  • Restrict local access to systems running the application.
  • Monitor vendor and CVE sources for remediation updates.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory installed Faleemi Desktop Software versions across endpoints.
  • Confirm whether version 1.8.0 is present.
  • Review endpoint telemetry for crashes in the Faleemi application.
  • Check whether untrusted users can access the application.
  • Document compensating controls if no vendor fix is available.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
5

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
4Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
8.6CVSS 4.0HighCVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NPrimary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 4.0 score

8.6High
CVSS 4.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-25691Attack VectorAttack ComplexityAttack RequirementsPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionVS ConfidentialityVS IntegrityVS AvailabilitySS ConfidentialitySS IntegritySS Availability

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

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Attack Requirements
NonePresent
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NonePassiveActive
VS Confidentiality
HighLowNone
VS Integrity
HighLowNone
VS Availability
HighLowNone
SS Confidentiality
HighLowNone
SS Integrity
HighLowNone
SS Availability
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
FaleemiFaleemi Desktop Software1.8.0Listed
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