CVE-2018-25291

MEDIUM

Project64 2.3.2 Denial of Service via Plugin Directory

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2018-25291. PoCs published by Gionathan Reale.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This Python script generates a 6000-byte buffer overflow payload to trigger a Denial of Service (DoS) in Project64 2.3.2 by overwriting the 'Plugin Directory' field in the application's settings. The exploit creates a file 'exploit.txt' containing the malicious payload, which when pasted into the specified field causes the application to crash.

Description

Project64 2.3.2 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Plugin Directory settings field that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an excessively long string. Attackers can input a 6000-byte payload into the Plugin Directory field through the Options > Settings > Directories interface to trigger an application crash when settings are reopened.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Gionathan Reale · textdoswindows_x86
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45229

This Python script generates a 6000-byte buffer overflow payload to trigger a Denial of Service (DoS) in Project64 2.3.2 by overwriting the 'Plugin Directory' field in the application's settings. The exploit creates a file 'exploit.txt' containing the malicious payload, which when pasted into the specified field causes the application to crash.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Dos
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Project64 2.3.2
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Project64 2.3.2 installed on Windows 7 32-bit · User interaction to paste payload into 'Plugin Directory' field
devstral-2 · analyzed Apr 26, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Exploit exploit
ExploitDB-45229
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45229
Product product
Official Product Homepage
https://www.pj64-emu.com
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
VulnCheck Advisory: Project64 2.3.2 Denial of Service via Plugin Directory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/project64-denial-of-service-via-plugin-directory

Scores

CVSS v3 6.2
EPSS 0.0014
EPSS Percentile 3.3%
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-120
Status published
Products (1)
Pj64-Emu/Project64 2.3.2
Published Apr 26, 2026
Tracked Since Apr 26, 2026