CVE-2018-25271 — Buffer Overflow
CVE-2018-25271 — Textpad 8.1.2 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an excessively long buffer string through the Run command interface. Attackers can paste a 5000-byte payload into the Command field via Tools > Run to trigger a
What This Means For You
- If your environment is affected by CWE-787, review your exposure and prioritize patching based on your environment. Monitor vendor advisories for CVE-2018-25271 updates and patches.
Related ATT&CK Techniques
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CVE-2018-25271 Textpad Run Command Buffer Overflow
Indicators of Compromise
| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2018-25271 | vulnerability | CVE-2018-25271 |
| CWE-787 | weakness | CWE-787 |
Written by SCW Vulnerability Desk
Source & Attribution
| Source Platform | NVD |
| Channel | National Vulnerability Database |
| Published | April 22, 2026 at 19:16 UTC |
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