CVE-2018-25274

MEDIUM

InfraRecorder 0.53 Denial of Service via txt File Import

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2018-25274. PoCs published by Gionathan Reale.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This Python script generates a malicious '.txt' file containing a large buffer of 'A' characters (6000 bytes) to trigger a Denial of Service (DoS) in InfraRecorder 0.53 when imported via the 'Edit' > 'Import' functionality. The exploit leverages a buffer overflow vulnerability to crash the application.

Description

InfraRecorder 0.53 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by importing a maliciously crafted text file. Attackers can create a text file containing 6000 bytes of data and import it through the Edit menu's Import function to trigger an application crash.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Gionathan Reale · pythondoswindows_x86
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45413

This Python script generates a malicious '.txt' file containing a large buffer of 'A' characters (6000 bytes) to trigger a Denial of Service (DoS) in InfraRecorder 0.53 when imported via the 'Edit' > 'Import' functionality. The exploit leverages a buffer overflow vulnerability to crash the application.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Dos
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: InfraRecorder 0.53
No auth needed
Prerequisites: InfraRecorder 0.53 installed on Windows · User interaction to import the malicious file
devstral-2 · analyzed Apr 26, 2026 Full analysis →

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Exploit exploit
ExploitDB-45413
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45413
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
VulnCheck Advisory: InfraRecorder 0.53 Denial of Service via txt File Import
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/infrarecorder-denial-of-service-via-txt-file-import

Scores

CVSS v3 6.2
EPSS 0.0011
EPSS Percentile 1.8%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation poc
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-789
Status published
Products (1)
infrarecorder/InfraRecorder 0.53
Published Apr 26, 2026
Tracked Since Apr 26, 2026