CVE-2018-25216: AnyBurn Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

CVE-2018-25216 Overview

CVE-2018-25216 is a local buffer overflow vulnerability affecting AnyBurn 4.3, a CD/DVD/Blu-ray burning application. The vulnerability allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an excessively long string in the image file name field. Specifically, attackers can paste a 10000-byte payload into the Image file name parameter during the Copy disk to Image operation to trigger a denial of service condition.

This vulnerability is classified as CWE-787 (Out-of-bounds Write), which occurs when a program writes data past the boundaries of a pre-allocated buffer.

Critical Impact

Local attackers can trigger application crashes and denial of service by exploiting insufficient input validation in the image file name field.

Affected Products

• AnyBurn version 4.3

Discovery Timeline

• 2026-03-26 - CVE-2018-25216 published to NVD
• 2026-03-26 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2018-25216

Vulnerability Analysis

This buffer overflow vulnerability stems from inadequate bounds checking when processing user-supplied input in the Image file name field. The application fails to validate the length of input strings before copying them into a fixed-size buffer, allowing attackers to overflow the allocated memory region.

When a user initiates the Copy disk to Image operation and provides an extremely long filename (approximately 10,000 bytes), the application attempts to store this data without proper length validation. This results in memory corruption that causes the application to crash, leading to a denial of service condition.

The vulnerability requires local access to exploit, as the attacker must interact with the application's user interface to input the malicious payload. While the immediate impact is limited to application availability rather than code execution or data compromise, buffer overflows of this nature can sometimes be leveraged for more severe attacks depending on memory layout and system protections.

Root Cause

The root cause of this vulnerability is insufficient input validation in the AnyBurn application. The Image file name input field does not enforce proper length restrictions before processing user input, allowing arbitrarily long strings to be written to a fixed-size memory buffer. This classic buffer overflow pattern results from the absence of boundary checks during string copy operations.

Attack Vector

The attack vector is local, requiring direct interaction with the AnyBurn application interface. An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability through the following steps:

1. Launch AnyBurn 4.3 and navigate to the Copy disk to Image functionality
2. In the Image file name field, input or paste a payload consisting of approximately 10,000 bytes
3. Attempt to proceed with the operation, triggering the buffer overflow
4. The application crashes, resulting in denial of service

Since the vulnerability is triggered through the graphical user interface, exploitation requires the attacker to have local access to a system running the vulnerable application. Technical details are available through the Exploit-DB #46002 advisory and the VulnCheck Advisory.

Detection Methods for CVE-2018-25216

Indicators of Compromise

• Unexpected AnyBurn application crashes during Copy disk to Image operations
• System event logs showing application fault exceptions related to AnyBurn.exe
• Abnormally long file path strings observed in application memory or process monitoring
• Repeated application restarts following crash events

Detection Strategies

• Monitor for AnyBurn application crash events in Windows Event Viewer, particularly Application Error events with faulting module AnyBurn.exe
• Implement application whitelisting to ensure only authorized versions of AnyBurn are executed
• Deploy endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of identifying buffer overflow exploitation attempts
• Enable crash dump collection for forensic analysis of suspected exploitation attempts

Monitoring Recommendations

• Configure Windows Error Reporting to capture application crash dumps for analysis
• Monitor process memory consumption for anomalies that may indicate buffer overflow attempts
• Implement logging for application-level events to track user interactions with critical input fields
• Review system stability reports for recurring application failures that may indicate attempted exploitation

How to Mitigate CVE-2018-25216

Immediate Actions Required

• Upgrade AnyBurn to the latest available version from the official AnyBurn website
• Restrict local access to systems running vulnerable versions of AnyBurn
• Consider removing AnyBurn 4.3 until a patched version is deployed
• Implement endpoint protection solutions to monitor for application exploitation attempts

Patch Information

Users should update to the latest version of AnyBurn available from the vendor's official website. The vulnerability affects version 4.3 specifically. Check the AnyBurn Software Homepage for the most recent release and any security advisories.

For additional technical details, refer to:

• Exploit-DB #46002
• VulnCheck Advisory: AnyBurn DoS

Workarounds

• Limit local user access to systems with AnyBurn installed to trusted personnel only
• Monitor and audit user interactions with the AnyBurn application
• Consider using alternative CD/DVD burning software until a patched version is available
• Implement application sandboxing to contain potential exploitation impacts