CVE-2018-25225: SIPP 3.3 Stack-Based Buffer Overflow via Configuration File

Published Mar 28, 2026
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Updated

SIPP 3.3 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying malicious input in the configuration file. Attackers can craft a configuration file with oversized values that overflow a stack buffer, overwriting the return address and executing arbitrary code through return-oriented programming gadgets.

Affected Software

2 affected components
SIPp SIPp=3.3
Sipp Project Sipp=3.3

Event History

Mar 28, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:58 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:58 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-25225?

CVE-2018-25225 has a high severity rating due to the potential for local unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-25225?

To remediate CVE-2018-25225, update to the latest version of SIPp that addresses the buffer overflow vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2018-25225?

CVE-2018-25225 affects users of SIPp version 3.3.

4

What can attackers achieve with CVE-2018-25225?

Attackers exploiting CVE-2018-25225 can potentially execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

5

Is CVE-2018-25225 a network vulnerability?

CVE-2018-25225 is not a network vulnerability; it is a local vulnerability that requires access to the configuration file.

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