CVE-2018-25286 in Easy PhotoResQ
Summary
by MITRE • 04/27/2026
Easy PhotoResQ 1.0 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an excessively long string in the Folder/filename field. Attackers can input a 6000-byte payload through the File Options dialog to trigger a denial of service condition.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/13/2026
The Easy PhotoResQ 1.0 software presents a critical buffer overflow vulnerability that fundamentally compromises system stability and security integrity. This flaw exists within the application's handling of file path inputs, specifically in the Folder/filename field processing mechanism. The vulnerability represents a classic stack-based buffer overflow condition where insufficient input validation allows attackers to exceed allocated memory boundaries. When a malicious user supplies a 6000-byte payload through the File Options dialog interface, the application fails to properly sanitize or limit the input length, resulting in memory corruption that inevitably leads to application crash and denial of service conditions.
This vulnerability directly maps to CWE-121 Stack-based Buffer Overflow, which is classified as a severe weakness in software security architecture. The flaw demonstrates inadequate bounds checking and memory management practices within the application's input processing pipeline. The buffer overflow occurs because the software allocates a fixed-size buffer for storing file path information without implementing proper input length validation or overflow protection mechanisms. From an operational perspective, this vulnerability creates a significant attack surface that local adversaries can exploit to disrupt normal application functionality, potentially causing system instability and data access interruptions.
The impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple denial of service conditions as it represents a foundational security weakness that could be leveraged for more sophisticated attacks. While currently limited to local exploitation, the buffer overflow condition creates opportunities for privilege escalation or code execution under certain circumstances. The attack vector requires local system access but does not necessitate elevated privileges, making it particularly concerning for environments where multiple users share the same system resources. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1203 Exploitation for Client Execution, as it enables adversaries to manipulate application behavior through crafted input data.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing robust input validation mechanisms that enforce strict length limitations and boundary checks on all user-supplied data. The software development team must incorporate defensive programming practices including the use of safe string handling functions, proper memory allocation techniques, and comprehensive error handling routines. Immediate remediation efforts should involve patching the application to include input sanitization measures that prevent buffer overflows by truncating or rejecting excessively long inputs before they can cause memory corruption. Additionally, implementing address space layout randomization and stack canaries would provide additional layers of protection against exploitation attempts while adhering to industry standards such as those recommended in the OWASP Top Ten Project for preventing buffer overflow vulnerabilities in application security frameworks.