iSmartViewPro 1.5 SEH Buffer Overflow Allows Local Code Execution
The National Vulnerability Database (NVD) reports CVE-2018-25283, a high-severity structured exception handling (SEH) buffer overflow in iSmartViewPro version 1.5. This vulnerability resides in the ‘Save Path for Snapshot and Record file’ field, which is accessible through the System Setup interface.
Attackers can exploit this by inputting a crafted payload exceeding 260 bytes. This overwrites SEH records, enabling local attackers to execute arbitrary code with the application’s privileges. The NVD assigns a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.4 (High) to this vulnerability, underscoring its significant impact potential.
While specific affected products beyond iSmartViewPro 1.5 are not detailed, the risk is clear for any organization or individual still using this outdated version. The ease of exploitation via a local attack vector means an attacker with even basic system access can leverage this for privilege escalation or further compromise.
What This Means For You
- If your organization uses iSmartViewPro 1.5 or older, this vulnerability is a critical local code execution risk. Immediately audit your systems for this software. If found, prioritize patching to a secure version or, failing that, isolating the application and restricting user access to prevent exploitation.
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CVE-2018-25283 - iSmartViewPro SEH Buffer Overflow - Local Code Execution
title: CVE-2018-25283 - iSmartViewPro SEH Buffer Overflow - Local Code Execution
id: scw-2026-04-26-ai-1
status: experimental
level: critical
description: |
Detects the execution of iSmartViewPro.exe with a command line argument that specifically targets the 'Save Path for Snapshot and Record file' field, indicating an attempt to exploit the SEH buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2018-25283) for local code execution.
author: SCW Feed Engine (AI-generated)
date: 2026-04-26
references:
- https://shimiscyberworld.com/posts/nvd-CVE-2018-25283/
tags:
- attack.execution
- attack.t1204.002
logsource:
category: process_creation
detection:
selection:
Image|endswith:
- 'iSmartViewPro.exe'
CommandLine|contains:
- 'Save Path for Snapshot and Record file'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Legitimate administrative activity
Source: Shimi's Cyber World · License & reuse
Indicators of Compromise
| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2018-25283 | Buffer Overflow | iSmartViewPro 1.5 |
| CVE-2018-25283 | RCE | structured exception handling (SEH) buffer overflow in 'Save Path for Snapshot and Record file' field |
| CVE-2018-25283 | Code Injection | crafted payload exceeding 260 bytes through System Setup interface |
Written by SCW Vulnerability Desk
Source & Attribution
| Source Platform | NVD |
| Channel | National Vulnerability Database |
| Published | April 27, 2026 at 01:17 UTC |
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