CVE-2018-25280

MEDIUM

Infiltrator Network Security Scanner 4.6 Denial of Service

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2018-25280. PoCs published by Gionathan Reale.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This Python script generates a 6000-byte buffer overflow payload to trigger a DoS in Infiltrator Network Security Scanner 4.6 by overwriting memory when pasted into the 'Scan Target' field.

Description

Infiltrator Network Security Scanner 4.6 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an oversized input string. Attackers can paste a 6000-byte payload into the Scan Target field and trigger a denial of service condition when the Scan button is clicked.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Gionathan Reale · pythondoswindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45390

This Python script generates a 6000-byte buffer overflow payload to trigger a DoS in Infiltrator Network Security Scanner 4.6 by overwriting memory when pasted into the 'Scan Target' field.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Dos
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Infiltrator Network Security Scanner 4.6
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Python environment to generate payload · Infiltrator Network Security Scanner 4.6 running on Windows 7 32-bit
devstral-2 · analyzed Apr 26, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Exploit exploit
ExploitDB-45390
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45390
Product product
Product Reference
https://www.infiltration-systems.com/download.shtml
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
VulnCheck Advisory: Infiltrator Network Security Scanner 4.6 Denial of Service
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/infiltrator-network-security-scanner-denial-of-service

Scores

CVSS v3 5.5
EPSS 0.0013
EPSS Percentile 2.8%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation poc
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-120
Status published
Products (1)
Infiltration-Systems/Infiltrator Network Security Scanner 4.6
Published Apr 26, 2026
Tracked Since Apr 26, 2026