CVE-2018-25367: NASA openVSP 3.16.1 Denial of Service via Buffer Overflow

Published May 25, 2026
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Updated

NASA openVSP 3.16.1 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an excessively long string in the geometry name field. Attackers can trigger a denial of service by pasting a 5000-byte payload into the name input field within the Geom browser pod addition interface.

Affected Software

1 affected component
nasa openVSP=3.16.1

Event History

May 25, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-25367?

The severity of CVE-2018-25367 is medium with a score of 6.2.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-25367?

To fix CVE-2018-25367, users should update to a patched version of NASA openVSP that addresses the buffer overflow vulnerability.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-25367?

CVE-2018-25367 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to a denial of service.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2018-25367?

CVE-2018-25367 affects users of NASA openVSP version 3.16.1.

5

What impact does CVE-2018-25367 have on systems?

CVE-2018-25367 allows local attackers to crash the NASA openVSP application, resulting in a denial of service.

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