Stack-based buffer overflow in Smart Editor - CVE-2025-41388
Published: June 19, 2025 / Updated: June 20, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU111378
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-41388
CWE-ID: CWE-121
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted TL5, V8 or X1 file, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Affected software
Smart Editor
How to mitigate CVE-2025-41388
Install updates from vendor's website.
Smart Editor - update to 1.0.2.0
External References
- https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-25-168-04
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-402/
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-403/
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-404/
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-405/
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-399/
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-413/