CVE-2025-8962: code-projects Hostel Management System Login Form hostel_manage.exe stack-based overflow

Published Aug 14, 2025
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Updated

A vulnerability was found in code-projects Hostel Management System 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file hostelmanage.exe of the component Login Form. The manipulation of the argument uname leads to stack-based buffer overflow. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Code-projects Hostel Management System
Fabian Hostel Management System=1.0

Event History

Aug 14, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:32 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 6, 57909
Event
via FIRST·03:32 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-8962?

CVE-2025-8962 has a high severity due to the potential for stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities in the login form.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-8962?

To fix CVE-2025-8962, update the Hostel Management System to the latest version that addresses this buffer overflow issue.

3

What component is affected by CVE-2025-8962?

CVE-2025-8962 affects the hostel_manage.exe file within the Login Form component of the Hostel Management System.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-8962?

CVE-2025-8962 is classified as a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2025-8962?

Local users of the Hostel Management System are impacted by CVE-2025-8962 due to the potential exploitation of the vulnerability.

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