CVE-2018-25260: MAGIX Music Editor 3.1 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the FreeDB Proxy Options dialog that allows

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-25260?

music editor deluxe: upgrade to newer than 3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-25260 being exploited?

CVE-2018-25260 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-2018-25260 affect?

CVE-2018-25260 affects music editor deluxe. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). MAGIX Music Editor 3.1 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the FreeDB Proxy Options dialog that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting structured exception handling. Attackers can craft a malicious payload, p

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-25260?

Priority 37/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Routine

HIGH 8.4UPGRADE

CVE-2018-25260 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.4) affecting music editor deluxe. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

MAGIX Music Editor 3.1 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the FreeDB Proxy Options dialog that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting structured exception handling. Attackers can craft a malicious payload, paste it into the Server field via the CD menu's FreeDB Proxy Options, and trigger code execution when settings are accepted.

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 88%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2026-04-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: magix

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-22 16:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

magix music editor deluxe UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.1

Fixed in: newer than 3.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy music-editor-deluxe || rpm -q music-editor-deluxe || music-editor-deluxe --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade music-editor-deluxe

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade music-editor-deluxe

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-2018-25260?

music editor deluxe: upgrade to newer than 3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-25260 being exploited?

CVE-2018-25260 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-2018-25260 affect?

CVE-2018-25260 affects music editor deluxe. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). MAGIX Music Editor 3.1 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the FreeDB Proxy Options dialog that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting structured exception handling. Attackers can craft a malicious payload, p

How urgent is CVE-2018-25260?

Priority 37/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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