CVE-2018-25356: SIPp 3.6 Local Buffer Overflow via Command-line Arguments

Published May 23, 2026
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Updated

SIPp 3.6 and earlier contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability in command-line argument handling that allows local attackers to crash the application or execute arbitrary code. Attackers can trigger the vulnerability by supplying oversized input to the -3pcc, -i, or -logfile parameters, causing strcpy to write beyond buffer boundaries in sipp.cpp.

Affected Software

1 affected component
SIPp SIPp<=3.6

Event History

May 23, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-25356?

The severity of CVE-2018-25356 is rated as high with a CVSS score of 8.4.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-25356?

To fix CVE-2018-25356, upgrade to SIPp version 3.7 or later where the vulnerability has been patched.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-25356?

CVE-2018-25356 is a local buffer overflow vulnerability found in SIPp 3.6 and earlier.

4

What can attackers do with CVE-2018-25356?

Attackers can crash the SIPp application or execute arbitrary code by supplying oversized input to certain command-line parameters.

5

Which SIPp versions are affected by CVE-2018-25356?

SIPp versions 3.6 and earlier are affected by CVE-2018-25356.

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