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CVE-2018-25375 SocuSoft CVE debrief
CVE-2018-25375 documents a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in SocuSoft iPod Photo Slideshow 8.05, specifically within the software's registration dialog. The vulnerability arises from insufficient input validation on the Registration Name and Registration Key fields, allowing local attackers to overwrite the Structured Exception Handler (SEH) and achieve arbitrary code execution. The CVSS 4.0 vector (AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H) indicates a local attack vector with low complexity, no privileges required, and high impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability dimensions. The weakness is classified as CWE-121 (Stack-based Buffer Overflow). The CVE was published on 2026-05-25 and last modified on 2026-05-26. No Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) listing or ransomware campaign associations have been identified. Vendor attribution remains uncertain with low confidence, based on reference domain candidate evidence pointing to 'Dvd Photo Slideshow'.
- Vendor
- SocuSoft
- Product
- iPod Photo Slideshow
- 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 operations teams managing Windows endpoint environments, software asset management personnel tracking legacy multimedia applications, incident responders investigating suspicious slideshow software behavior, and system administrators responsible for least-privilege enforcement on workstations with multimedia editing tools
Technical summary
The vulnerability exists in the registration dialog of SocuSoft iPod Photo Slideshow 8.05, where attacker-controlled input in the Registration Name and Registration Key fields is not properly bounds-checked. This allows a stack-based buffer overflow that can overwrite the Structured Exception Handler chain. Successful exploitation enables arbitrary code execution in the context of the application, potentially facilitating privilege escalation or persistent access via reverse shell payloads. The attack requires local access but no user privileges or interaction, making it exploitable by any user with ability to launch the application and access its registration interface.
Defensive priority
HIGH
Recommended defensive actions
- Review endpoint protection configurations to detect and block SEH overwrite exploitation techniques
- Implement application control policies to restrict execution of unapproved slideshow software on managed endpoints
- Conduct software inventory to identify installations of SocuSoft iPod Photo Slideshow version 8.05 or earlier
- Monitor for anomalous registration dialog behavior or unexpected child processes spawned from slideshow applications
- Consider removing or isolating affected software pending vendor patch availability
- Validate backup and recovery procedures for systems where this software is operationally required
Evidence notes
Primary evidence sources include the NVD JSON feed, VulnCheck advisory, and Exploit-DB entry. The CVSS 4.0 vector and CWE-121 classification are sourced directly from NVD metadata. Vendor identification relies on reference domain candidate analysis with acknowledged low confidence.
Official resources
The vulnerability was disclosed via VulnCheck and is documented in Exploit-DB. The NVD entry reflects a 'Deferred' status as of the last modification date.