SmartFTP Client 9.0.2615.0 Parameter Host connection return of pointer value outside of expected range

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in SmartFTP Client 9.0.2615.0 and classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component Parameter Handler. This manipulation of the argument Host connection causes return of pointer value outside of expected range. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2018-25234. The attack needs to be launched locally. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in SmartFTP Client 9.0.2615.0. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part of the component Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument Host connection with an unknown input leads to a return of pointer value outside of expected range vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-466. A function can return a pointer to memory that is outside of the buffer that the pointer is expected to reference. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

SmartFTP Client 9.0.2615.0 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an excessively long string in the Host field. Attackers can paste a buffer of 300 repeated characters into the Host connection parameter to trigger an application crash.

The weakness was published by Victor Mondragón as 45759. It is possible to read the advisory at exploit-db.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-25234 since 03/30/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

It is possible to download the exploit 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 (45759) and EUVD (EUVD-2018-21726). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Return of pointer value outside of expected range
CWE: CWE-466 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

03/30/2026 Advisory disclosed
03/30/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
03/30/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/30/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 45759
Researcher: Victor Mondragón
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-25234 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-25234
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-354175
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/30/2026 15:24
Updated: 03/30/2026 16:12
Changes: 03/30/2026 15:24 (79), 03/30/2026 16:12 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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