CVE-2019-25569: RealTerm Serial Terminal 2.0.0.70 SEH Overflow Crash

Published Mar 21, 2026
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Updated

RealTerm Serial Terminal 2.0.0.70 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Echo Port field that allows local attackers to crash the application by triggering a structured exception handler (SEH) chain corruption. Attackers can craft a malicious input string with 268 bytes of padding followed by SEH overwrite values and paste it into the Port field to cause denial of service.

Affected Software

2 affected components
RealTerm RealTerm Serial Terminal=2.0.0.70
Crun Realterm=2.0.0.70

Event History

Mar 21, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:47 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-25569?

CVE-2019-25569 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to crash the application and impact system stability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-25569?

To fix CVE-2019-25569, users should upgrade to a patched version of RealTerm Serial Terminal that addresses the buffer overflow issue.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2019-25569?

CVE-2019-25569 affects users of RealTerm Serial Terminal version 2.0.0.70, particularly those using the Echo Port feature.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-25569?

CVE-2019-25569 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to application crashes through SEH chain corruption.

5

Can CVE-2019-25569 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2019-25569 requires local access to exploit, meaning that it cannot be exploited remotely by attackers.

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