CVE-2018-25265: LanSpy 2.0.1.159 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability in the scan section that allows local attacker

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-25265?

lanspy: upgrade to newer than 2.0.1.159. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-25265 being exploited?

CVE-2018-25265 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-2018-25265 affect?

CVE-2018-25265 affects lanspy. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). LanSpy 2.0.1.159 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability in the scan section that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting structured exception handling mechanisms. Attackers can craft malicious payloads using e

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-25265?

Priority 37/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Routine

HIGH 8.4UPGRADE

CVE-2018-25265 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.4) affecting lanspy. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

LanSpy 2.0.1.159 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability in the scan section that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting structured exception handling mechanisms. Attackers can craft malicious payloads using egghunter techniques to locate and execute shellcode, triggering code execution through SEH chain manipulation and controlled jumps.

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-787
Published	2026-04-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: lizardsystems

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

lizardsystems lanspy UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0.1.159

Fixed in: newer than 2.0.1.159

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0.1.159 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade lanspy

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade lanspy

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-2018-25265?

lanspy: upgrade to newer than 2.0.1.159. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-25265 being exploited?

CVE-2018-25265 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-2018-25265 affect?

CVE-2018-25265 affects lanspy. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). LanSpy 2.0.1.159 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability in the scan section that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting structured exception handling mechanisms. Attackers can craft malicious payloads using e

How urgent is CVE-2018-25265?

Priority 37/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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