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CVE-2018-25344 10-Strike CVE debrief

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in 10-Strike Network Inventory Explorer 8.54 within the registration key input field. The flaw allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying a maliciously crafted registration key that overwrites the structured exception handler (SEH) chain. The vulnerability was published on 2026-05-23 and last modified on 2026-05-26. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates a local attack vector with low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed, resulting in high impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The weakness is classified as CWE-121 (Stack-based Buffer Overflow). The vulnerability status in NVD is currently marked as Deferred. No known exploitation in ransomware campaigns has been documented, and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

Vendor
10-Strike
Product
Network Inventory Explorer
CVSS
HIGH 8.6
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-05-23
Original CVE updated
2026-07-23
Advisory published
2026-05-23
Advisory updated
2026-07-23

Who should care

System administrators managing 10-Strike Network Inventory Explorer deployments, security teams responsible for endpoint protection, and organizations using network inventory management software should prioritize assessment and remediation.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is a stack-based buffer overflow (CWE-121) in the registration key input field of 10-Strike Network Inventory Explorer 8.54. An attacker can craft a malicious registration key string consisting of 4188 bytes of padding followed by SEH chain values and shellcode. When pasted into the registration dialog, this input triggers a structured exception handler overwrite, resulting in arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the application. The attack requires local access but does not require privileges or user interaction. The vulnerability was disclosed in 2018 but was added to NVD with a publication date of 2026-05-23 and subsequently modified on 2026-05-26. The NVD status is currently Deferred.

Defensive priority

HIGH

Recommended defensive actions

  • Upgrade to a patched version of 10-Strike Network Inventory Explorer if available from the vendor
  • Restrict local access to systems running the affected application to trusted users only
  • Monitor for anomalous application crashes or unexpected process behavior that may indicate exploitation attempts
  • Implement application whitelisting to prevent unauthorized executable code from running
  • Review and validate all software registration key inputs for length and format constraints
  • Consider removing or disabling the software on critical systems until a patch is available
  • Deploy endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to detect potential buffer overflow exploitation patterns

Evidence notes

The vulnerability description and technical details are sourced from NVD records with VulnCheck as the primary disclosure source. The CVSS 4.0 vector and CWE-121 classification are provided in the official NVD entry. The vendor identification carries low confidence and requires review, with '10 Strike' identified as a reference domain candidate.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2018-25344 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2018-25344

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2018-25344 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-25344

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.