Softros LAN Messenger 9.2 Parameter Log Files Location Custom Path improper validation of specified index, position, or offset in input
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Summary
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Softros LAN Messenger 9.2. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument Log Files Location Custom Path results in improper validation of specified index, position, or offset in input. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2018-25232. The attack must be initiated from a local position. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.
Details
A vulnerability was found in Softros LAN Messenger 9.2. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is some unknown functionality of the component Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument Log Files Location Custom Path with an unknown input leads to a improper validation of specified index, position, or offset in input vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-1285. The product receives input that is expected to specify an index, position, or offset into an indexable resource such as a buffer or file, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the specified index/position/offset has the required properties. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:
Softros LAN Messenger 9.2 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an excessively long string to the custom log files location field. Attackers can input a buffer of 2000 characters in the Log Files Location custom path parameter to trigger a crash when the OK button is clicked.
The weakness was shared by Victor Mondragón as 45781. The advisory is available at exploit-db.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-25232 since 03/30/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. 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.
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 databases at Exploit-DB (45781) and EUVD (EUVD-2018-21722). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
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CPE 2.3
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Class: Improper validation of specified index, position, or offset in inputCWE: CWE-1285
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Local: Yes
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Timeline
03/30/2026 Advisory disclosed03/30/2026 CVE reserved
03/30/2026 VulDB entry created
03/30/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Advisory: 45781Researcher: Victor Mondragón
Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2018-25232 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-25232
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-354174
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
Entry
Created: 03/30/2026 15:22Updated: 03/30/2026 16:12
Changes: 03/30/2026 15:22 (81), 03/30/2026 16:12 (1)
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