CVE-2018-25222

HIGH

SC 7.16 - Stack Buffer Overflow Local Code Execution

Title source: manual
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2018-25222. PoCs published by Juan Sacco.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a stack-based buffer overflow in SC v7.16, allowing arbitrary code execution via a crafted buffer with shellcode and a manipulated EIP address. The PoC uses a NOP sled and shellcode to spawn a shell, confirming the vulnerability.

Description

SC v7.16 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying oversized input that exceeds buffer boundaries. Attackers can craft malicious input strings exceeding 1052 bytes to overwrite the instruction pointer and execute shellcode in the application context.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC
by Juan Sacco · pythonlocallinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44279

This exploit demonstrates a stack-based buffer overflow in SC v7.16, allowing arbitrary code execution via a crafted buffer with shellcode and a manipulated EIP address. The PoC uses a NOP sled and shellcode to spawn a shell, confirming the vulnerability.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: SC v7.16
No auth needed
Prerequisites: SC v7.16 installed on the target system
devstral-2 · analyzed Apr 08, 2026 Full analysis →

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Exploit exploit
ExploitDB-44279
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44279
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
VulnCheck Advisory: SC v7.16 Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sc-stack-based-buffer-overflow-remote-code-execution

Scores

CVSS v3 8.4
EPSS 0.0014
EPSS Percentile 3.7%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation poc
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-787
Status published
Products (1)
sc/SC 7.16
Published Mar 28, 2026
Tracked Since Mar 29, 2026