nikkhokkho FileOptimizer 14.00.2524 Configuration File FileOptimizer32.ini TempDirectory assumed-immutable data is stored in writable memory

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in nikkhokkho FileOptimizer 14.00.2524. It has been classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file FileOptimizer32.ini of the component Configuration File Handler. Performing a manipulation of the argument TempDirectory results in assumed-immutable data is stored in writable memory. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2019-25358. The attack is only possible with local access. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in nikkhokkho FileOptimizer 14.00.2524. This affects an unknown code block of the file FileOptimizer32.ini of the component Configuration File Handler. The manipulation of the argument TempDirectory with an unknown input leads to a assumed-immutable data is stored in writable memory vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-1282. Immutable data, such as a first-stage bootloader, device identifiers, and "write-once" configuration settings are stored in writable memory that can be re-programmed or updated in the field. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

FileOptimizer 14.00.2524 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows attackers to crash the application by manipulating the FileOptimizer32.ini configuration file. Attackers can overwrite the TempDirectory parameter with a 5000-character buffer to cause the application to crash when opening options.

The weakness was released by Chase Hatch as 47586. The advisory is shared at exploit-db.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2019-25358 since 02/13/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:FileOptimizer32.ini it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (47586). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Assumed-immutable data is stored in writable memory
CWE: CWE-1282
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Local: Yes
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Timelineinfo

02/13/2026 CVE reserved
02/19/2026 +6 days Advisory disclosed
02/19/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
02/19/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 47586
Researcher: Chase Hatch
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-25358 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-25358
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-346701
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 02/19/2026 08:18
Changes: 02/19/2026 08:18 (81)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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