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CVE-2018-25373 SocuSoft CVE debrief
CVE-2018-25373 documents a stack-based buffer overflow in SocuSoft DVD Photo Slideshow Professional 8.07, specifically within the registration name field. The vulnerability allows local attackers to achieve arbitrary code execution by exploiting structured exception handling (SEH). The attack vector involves crafting a malicious text file containing junk bytes, an SEH chain overwrite, and shellcode, then pasting this payload into the Registration Name field via the Help > Register menu path. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates 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 vulnerability is classified as CWE-121 (Stack-based Buffer Overflow). The NVD entry shows a status of 'Deferred' as of the May 26, 2026 modification. No known exploitation in ransomware campaigns has been documented, and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
- Vendor
- SocuSoft
- Product
- DVD Photo Slideshow Professional
- CVSS
- HIGH 8.6
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-05-25
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-05-26
- Advisory published
- 2026-05-25
- Advisory updated
- 2026-05-26
Who should care
Security teams managing legacy Windows environments, organizations with multimedia production workstations, and incident responders investigating suspicious activity involving outdated slideshow or DVD authoring software
Technical summary
The vulnerability exists in the registration name field handling of DVD Photo Slideshow Professional 8.07. Insufficient bounds checking allows attacker-controlled input to overflow the stack buffer. By crafting input that overwrites the SEH chain, attackers can redirect execution to shellcode when an exception occurs. The attack requires local access to paste malicious content into the registration dialog, but no user privileges or interaction are required for successful exploitation once the payload is delivered.
Defensive priority
HIGH
Recommended defensive actions
- Review endpoints for installations of SocuSoft DVD Photo Slideshow Professional version 8.07 or earlier
- Remove or isolate affected software from production environments due to lack of apparent patch availability
- Implement application whitelisting and execution controls to prevent unauthorized code execution
- Monitor for suspicious text file handling or clipboard operations involving legacy multimedia software
- Consider memory protection mechanisms such as DEP and ASLR enforcement where supported
- Document software inventory to identify other potentially vulnerable legacy applications from the same vendor
Evidence notes
Primary evidence sources include the NVD record and VulnCheck advisory. The CVSS 4.0 vector provides detailed scoring context. The vulnerability status of 'Deferred' in NVD indicates the entry may require additional review or information.
Official resources
The vulnerability was disclosed via VulnCheck and is documented in Exploit-DB. The vendor website reference suggests the affected product is DVD Photo Slideshow from SocuSoft, though vendor attribution carries low confidence due to reliance