CVE-2018-25256 | Ks-Soft IP Tools 2.50 SNMP Scanner From Addr out-of-bounds write (Exploit 46286 / EDB-46286)
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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Ks-Soft IP Tools 2.50 . This impacts an unknown function of the component SNMP Scanner . Executing a manipulation of the argument From Addr can lead to out-of-bounds write. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-25256 . The attack can only be executed locally. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.
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VDB-355475 · CVE-2018-25256 · EXPLOIT 46286
KS-SOFT IP TOOLS 2.50 SNMP SCANNER FROM ADDR OUT-OF-BOUNDS WRITE
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Summaryinfo
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Ks-Soft IP Tools 2.50. Affected is an unknown function of the component SNMP Scanner. The manipulation of the argument From Addr leads to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2018-25256. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. Furthermore, an exploit is available.
Detailsinfo
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Ks-Soft IP Tools 2.50. This issue affects an unknown functionality of the component SNMP Scanner. The manipulation of the argument From Addr with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:
IP TOOLS 2.50 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability in the SNMP Scanner component that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying oversized input. Attackers can paste malicious data into the 'From Addr' and 'To Addr' fields and trigger the crash by clicking the Start button, causing denial of service and SEH overwrite.
The weakness was published by Rafael Pedrero as 46286. It is possible to read the advisory at exploit-db.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-25256 since 04/05/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known.
The exploit is available 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 vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (46286).
Productinfo
Vendor
Ks-Soft
Name
IP Tools
Version
2.50
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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.2
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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially
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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo
04/05/2026 CVE reserved
04/06/2026 +1 days Advisory disclosed
04/06/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/06/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update
Sourcesinfo
Advisory: 46286
Researcher: Rafael Pedrero
Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2018-25256 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-25256
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-355475
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
Entryinfo
Created: 04/06/2026 08:25
Changes: 04/06/2026 08:25 (82)
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Cache ID: 99:C2C:101
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