CVE-2019-25657 Anyburn CVE debrief

Who should care

Users of AnyBurn 4.3 x86, particularly those in environments where local attackers may have access to the system, should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it. This includes administrators, security teams, and operators who manage or use the affected system.

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists in the image conversion function of AnyBurn 4.3 x86. An attacker can exploit this by inputting an excessively long string, causing the application to crash. This issue is classified as a denial of service vulnerability. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.8 and a severity of MEDIUM. Local attackers can crash the application by providing an overly long string to the image conversion function. This can be achieved by pasting a large buffer into the source or destination image file fields and clicking Convert Now. Users of AnyBurn 4.3 x86 should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it, particularly those in environments where local attackers may have access to the system, including administrators, security teams, and operators who manage or use the affected system.

Defensive priority

Medium priority should be given to patching or mitigating this vulnerability, as it can be exploited by local attackers to disrupt service.

Recommended defensive actions

• Apply the vendor patch or update to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
• Implement compensating controls, such as restricting access to the image conversion function.
• Monitor the system for unusual activity, such as repeated crashes of the AnyBurn application.
• Review the system logs for any suspicious activity.
• Perform regular security audits to identify potential vulnerabilities.
• Implement a incident response plan in case of a security breach.
• Conduct a thorough risk assessment to identify potential security threats.

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-04-05T21:16:42.350Z and was last modified on 2026-07-24T22:10:00.140Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. This information is based on the NVD entry and the CVE record. The vulnerability affects AnyBurn 4.3 x86 and is classified as a denial of service vulnerability. The evidence is limited to the information provided in the CVE record and NVD entry.

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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.