CVE-2018-25228: NetSetMan 4.7.1 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Workgroup feature that allows local attackers

Routine

MEDIUM 6.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-25228 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.2) affecting netsetman. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

NetSetMan 4.7.1 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Workgroup feature that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying oversized input. Attackers can create a malicious configuration file with excessive data and paste it into the Workgroup field to trigger a denial of service condition.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.2 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 87%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2026-03-30
Last modified	2026-10-07

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: netsetman

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-30 12:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-07 08:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 4.7.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.7.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy netsetman || rpm -q netsetman || netsetman --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.7.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison netsetman sudo apt install netsetman=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.7.1> sudo apt-mark hold netsetman

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list netsetman sudo dnf downgrade netsetman-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.7.1> sudo dnf versionlock add netsetman

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-25228?

netsetman: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-25228 being exploited?

CVE-2018-25228 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-2018-25228 affect?

CVE-2018-25228 affects netsetman. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.2). NetSetMan 4.7.1 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Workgroup feature that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying oversized input. Attackers can create a malicious configuration file with excessive data and

How urgent is CVE-2018-25228?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

References

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