CVE-2018-25276 in RoboImport
Summary
by MITRE • 04/27/2026
RoboImport 1.2.0.72 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by submitting oversized input to registration fields. Attackers can paste a 6000-byte buffer into the Registration Name and Registration Key fields and click Register to trigger an application crash.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/12/2026
This vulnerability in RoboImport 1.2.0.72 represents a classic buffer overflow condition that manifests as a denial of service attack vector. The flaw occurs within the application's input validation mechanisms for registration fields, specifically targeting the Registration Name and Registration Key input parameters. When attackers submit oversized data exceeding normal input limits, the application fails to properly handle the excessive buffer size, leading to abrupt termination of the process. This type of vulnerability falls under the CWE-121 category of stack-based buffer overflow, though it could also be classified as CWE-787 for heap-based buffer overflows depending on the exact implementation details. The attack requires only local system access and minimal technical expertise, making it particularly dangerous in environments where untrusted users might have execution privileges.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple application instability, potentially disrupting legitimate user workflows and creating opportunities for more sophisticated attacks. Since the application crashes upon receiving oversized input, authorized users may experience unexpected service interruptions during critical registration processes. This denial of service condition can be exploited repeatedly, allowing attackers to maintain persistent disruption of the application's availability. From an attack framework perspective, this vulnerability aligns with the MITRE ATT&CK technique T1499.004 for network denial of service and could serve as a precursor to other attack vectors if the application processes additional sensitive data. The specific 6000-byte threshold suggests inadequate input sanitization and lack of proper bounds checking within the registration module, indicating potential code quality issues in the input handling subsystem.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing robust input validation and length restrictions within the application's registration process. Developers must enforce strict parameter limits on all user-supplied inputs, particularly in fields that handle sensitive data or configuration parameters. The recommended approach involves implementing comprehensive buffer size validation before processing any registration data, incorporating both client-side and server-side checks to prevent oversized inputs from reaching critical application components. Additionally, proper error handling mechanisms should be established to gracefully manage malformed inputs without causing application termination. Security best practices dictate that all user inputs should undergo sanitization processes, including character set validation, length limiting, and encoding normalization. Organizations should consider implementing application whitelisting controls and privilege separation to limit the impact of potential exploitation attempts. Regular security assessments and code reviews focusing on input handling routines can help identify similar vulnerabilities in other application modules, while maintaining up-to-date dependency management ensures that known vulnerable components are not present in production environments.