CVE-2018-25154

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: December 24, 2025 Modified: December 24, 2025

Description

GNU Barcode 0.99 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in its code 93 encoding process that allows attackers to trigger memory corruption. Attackers can exploit boundary errors during input file processing to potentially execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://directory.fsf.org/wiki/Barcode
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44797
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://www.gnu.org/software/barcode/
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com

3 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.1%
16th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)