CVE-2018-25375 in iPod Photo Slideshow
Summary
by MITRE • 05/26/2026
SocuSoft iPod Photo Slideshow 8.05 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the registration dialog that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by overwriting the structured exception handler. Attackers can craft malicious input in the Registration Name and Registration Key fields to trigger a stack-based buffer overflow and execute a reverse shell payload.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/26/2026
The SocuSoft iPod Photo Slideshow version 8.05 presents a critical buffer overflow vulnerability within its registration dialog component that fundamentally compromises system security through improper input validation mechanisms. This vulnerability exists in the application's handling of user-supplied data during the registration process, specifically affecting the Registration Name and Registration Key fields. The flaw represents a classic stack-based buffer overflow condition where insufficient bounds checking allows attackers to write beyond allocated memory boundaries, ultimately leading to structured exception handler corruption and arbitrary code execution capabilities.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability follows a well-established attack pattern that leverages the application's failure to properly validate input lengths and memory allocation boundaries. When attackers provide maliciously crafted input exceeding the allocated buffer size in either the Registration Name or Registration Key fields, the excess data overflows into adjacent memory locations, particularly corrupting the structured exception handler table entries. This corruption enables attackers to redirect program execution flow and inject malicious payloads, with the most common approach being the execution of reverse shell payloads that establish command and control channels back to the attacker's system. The vulnerability operates entirely within the local attack surface, eliminating the need for network connectivity or remote exploitation vectors.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple privilege escalation to encompass full system compromise capabilities for local attackers who can successfully exploit the buffer overflow condition. Once executed, the malicious payload can perform various malicious activities including but not limited to data exfiltration, system reconnaissance, privilege escalation to administrative levels, and persistent backdoor installation. The vulnerability affects any system running the affected software version regardless of operating system patches or security updates, as the flaw resides in the application layer rather than the underlying operating system. This makes it particularly dangerous in enterprise environments where multiple users may have access to the vulnerable software, potentially allowing attackers to escalate their access privileges across the network.
Security professionals should recognize this vulnerability as a direct manifestation of CWE-121, which addresses stack-based buffer overflow conditions, and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for command and script interpreter execution. The vulnerability also demonstrates characteristics of CWE-787, which covers out-of-bounds write conditions that can lead to arbitrary code execution through structured exception handling manipulation. Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including disabling the registration functionality, applying vendor patches if available, and monitoring for suspicious process execution patterns. Additionally, system administrators should consider implementing application whitelisting policies and privilege separation measures to limit the potential impact of successful exploitation attempts, while also conducting comprehensive vulnerability assessments to identify other potentially vulnerable applications within their environments.