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Terminal Services Manager 3.1 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the computer names field that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary …
Published:
21 april 2026 om 22:00:00
Alert date:
22 april 2026 om 22:11:22
Source:
nvd.nist.gov
Enterprise Applications
CVE-2018-25259 affects Terminal Services Manager 3.1, containing a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the computer names field. Local attackers can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code by triggering structured exception handling. The attack involves crafting malicious input files with shellcode and jump instructions that overwrite the SEH handler pointer. When imported through the add computers wizard, the exploit can execute calc.exe or other payloads. This vulnerability allows for local privilege escalation and arbitrary code execution through a buffer overflow technique.
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Affected products:
Terminal Services Manager 3.1
Related links:
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-25259
https://lizardsystems.com
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46058
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/terminal-services-manager-buffer-overflow-seh
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