CVE-2018-25268

HIGH

LanSpy 2.0.1.159 Local Buffer Overflow via Scan Field

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2018-25268. PoCs published by Gionathan Reale.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This Python script generates a buffer overflow payload targeting LanSpy 2.0.1.159. It creates a 688-byte buffer followed by a 4-byte EIP overwrite, which is written to 'exploit.txt' for manual execution in the vulnerable application.

Description

LanSpy 2.0.1.159 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to overwrite the instruction pointer by supplying oversized input to the scan field. Attackers can craft a payload with 688 bytes of padding followed by 4 bytes of controlled data to crash the application or potentially achieve code execution.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC
by Gionathan Reale · pythondoswindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45968

This Python script generates a buffer overflow payload targeting LanSpy 2.0.1.159. It creates a 688-byte buffer followed by a 4-byte EIP overwrite, which is written to 'exploit.txt' for manual execution in the vulnerable application.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Dos
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: LanSpy 2.0.1.159
No auth needed
Prerequisites: LanSpy 2.0.1.159 installed on Windows 7 32-bit · ability to execute the script and paste payload into the application
devstral-2 · analyzed Apr 22, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Exploit exploit
ExploitDB-45968
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45968
Product product
Official Product Homepage
https://lizardsystems.com
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
VulnCheck Advisory: LanSpy 2.0.1.159 Local Buffer Overflow via Scan Field
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/lanspy-local-buffer-overflow-via-scan-field

Scores

CVSS v3 8.4
EPSS 0.0020
EPSS Percentile 10.0%
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 (2)
lizardsystems/lanspy 2.0.1.159
Lizardsystems/LanSpy 2.0.1.159
Published Apr 22, 2026
Tracked Since Apr 22, 2026