CVE-2018-25262: Angry IP Scanner for Linux 3.5.3 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows local attackers to cra

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-25262?

angry ip scanner: upgrade to newer than 3.5.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-25262 being exploited?

CVE-2018-25262 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-2018-25262 affect?

CVE-2018-25262 affects angry ip scanner. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.2). Angry IP Scanner for Linux 3.5.3 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying malformed input to the port selection field. Attackers can craft a malicious string containing buf

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-25262?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

Routine

MEDIUM 6.2WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2018-25262 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.2) affecting angry ip scanner. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Angry IP Scanner for Linux 3.5.3 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying malformed input to the port selection field. Attackers can craft a malicious string containing buffer overflow patterns and paste it into the Preferences Ports tab to trigger an application crash.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

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 92%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2026-04-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: angryip

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

angryip angry ip scanner UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.5.3

Fixed in: newer than 3.5.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy angry-ip-scanner || rpm -q angry-ip-scanner || angry-ip-scanner --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.5.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade angry-ip-scanner

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade angry-ip-scanner

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-2018-25262?

angry ip scanner: upgrade to newer than 3.5.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-25262 being exploited?

CVE-2018-25262 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-2018-25262 affect?

CVE-2018-25262 affects angry ip scanner. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.2). Angry IP Scanner for Linux 3.5.3 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying malformed input to the port selection field. Attackers can craft a malicious string containing buf

How urgent is CVE-2018-25262?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

Related CVEs

CVE-2018-25266 MEDIUM 6.2 DOWNGRADE Angry IP Scanner 3.5.3 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the preferences dialog that allows local at

References

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