CVE-2019-25661

MEDIUM

Remote Process Explorer 1.0.0.16 Local Buffer Overflow DoS

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2019-25661. PoCs published by Rafael Pedrero.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This Python script generates a malicious input file that triggers a local buffer overflow in Remote Process Explorer v1.0.0.16, leading to a Denial of Service (DoS) and SEH overwriting. The exploit demonstrates the vulnerability by crafting a payload that crashes the application when pasted into the 'Add computer' field.

Description

Remote Process Explorer 1.0.0.16 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a crafted payload to the Add Computer dialog. Attackers can paste a malicious string into the computer name textbox and trigger a crash by connecting to the added computer, overwriting the SEH chain and corrupting exception handlers.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC
by Rafael Pedrero · pythondoswindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46304

This Python script generates a malicious input file that triggers a local buffer overflow in Remote Process Explorer v1.0.0.16, leading to a Denial of Service (DoS) and SEH overwriting. The exploit demonstrates the vulnerability by crafting a payload that crashes the application when pasted into the 'Add computer' field.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Dos
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Remote Process Explorer v1.0.0.16
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Remote Process Explorer v1.0.0.16 installed on Windows XP SP3 · Ability to paste crafted input into the 'Add computer' field
devstral-2 · analyzed Apr 07, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Exploit exploit
ExploitDB-46304
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46304
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
VulnCheck Advisory: Remote Process Explorer 1.0.0.16 Local Buffer Overflow DoS
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/remote-process-explorer-local-buffer-overflow-dos

Scores

CVSS v3 6.2
EPSS 0.0015
EPSS Percentile 4.2%
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-787
Status published
Products (1)
Lizardsystems/Remote Process Explorer 1.0.0.16
Published Apr 05, 2026
Tracked Since Apr 06, 2026