CVE-2018-25224: PMS 0.42 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local unauthenticated attackers to e

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-25224?

practical music search: upgrade to newer than 0.42. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-25224 being exploited?

CVE-2018-25224 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2018-25224 affect?

CVE-2018-25224 affects practical music search. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). PMS 0.42 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying malicious values in the configuration file. Attackers can craft configuration files with oversi

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-25224?

Priority 37/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Routine

HIGH 8.4UPGRADE

CVE-2018-25224 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.4) affecting practical music search. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PMS 0.42 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying malicious values in the configuration file. Attackers can craft configuration files with oversized input that overflows the stack buffer and execute shell commands via return-oriented programming gadgets.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.4 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 90%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-306
Published	2026-03-28
Last modified	2026-10-07

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: kimtore

Last updated 2026-10-07 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-28 12:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-07 08:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kimtore practical music search UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.42

Fixed in: newer than 0.42

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy practical-music-search || rpm -q practical-music-search || practical-music-search --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.42 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade practical-music-search

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade practical-music-search

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-25224?

practical music search: upgrade to newer than 0.42. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-25224 being exploited?

CVE-2018-25224 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2018-25224 affect?

CVE-2018-25224 affects practical music search. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). PMS 0.42 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying malicious values in the configuration file. Attackers can craft configuration files with oversi

How urgent is CVE-2018-25224?

Priority 37/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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