CVE-2018-25275 Overview
CVE-2018-25275 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Faleemi Plus version 1.0.2, a camera management application. The vulnerability allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying oversized input strings to specific input fields. When a user adds a camera and pastes a 2000-byte payload into the Camera name or DID number fields, the application fails to properly validate input boundaries, resulting in a buffer overflow condition that triggers an application crash.
Critical Impact
Local attackers can exploit this vulnerability to cause denial of service by crashing the Faleemi Plus application through oversized input in camera configuration fields.
Affected Products
- Faleemi Plus version 1.0.2
Discovery Timeline
- 2026-04-26 - CVE-2018-25275 published to NVD
- 2026-04-27 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2018-25275
Vulnerability Analysis
This vulnerability is classified as CWE-120 (Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input), a classic buffer overflow condition. The Faleemi Plus application version 1.0.2 does not implement proper bounds checking when processing user-supplied input in the camera configuration interface. Specifically, the Camera name and DID number input fields accept arbitrarily long strings without validation, allowing attackers to overflow internal buffers.
The local attack vector means an attacker must have access to run the Faleemi Plus application on the target system. The exploitation requires no authentication or special privileges, and no user interaction beyond the attacker's own actions is needed. The primary impact is availability—successful exploitation crashes the application, causing denial of service.
Root Cause
The root cause is insufficient input validation in the Faleemi Plus camera configuration module. The application allocates fixed-size buffers for the Camera name and DID number fields but fails to enforce length restrictions on user input. When input exceeds the allocated buffer size (demonstrated with 2000-byte payloads), the excess data overwrites adjacent memory, corrupting application state and causing the crash.
Attack Vector
The attack is executed locally through the application's graphical user interface. An attacker launches Faleemi Plus, navigates to the camera addition functionality, and pastes an oversized string (2000 bytes or more) into either the Camera name or DID number field. Upon processing this input, the application experiences a buffer overflow and terminates unexpectedly.
The vulnerability can be reproduced by copying a 2000-character string and pasting it into the vulnerable input fields during the camera addition workflow. Technical details and proof-of-concept information are available through the Exploit-DB #45414 entry and the VulnCheck Faleemi Plus Advisory.
Detection Methods for CVE-2018-25275
Indicators of Compromise
- Faleemi Plus application crashes occurring during camera configuration operations
- Application event logs showing unexpected termination with memory access violations
- Crash dump files indicating buffer overflow conditions in the Faleemi Plus process
Detection Strategies
- Monitor for Faleemi Plus version 1.0.2 installations across endpoints using software inventory tools
- Implement application crash monitoring to detect repeated denial of service attempts
- Use endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to identify suspicious application behavior patterns
Monitoring Recommendations
- Enable Windows Error Reporting to capture crash details for Faleemi Plus processes
- Deploy SentinelOne agents to monitor for application stability issues and potential exploitation attempts
- Review system logs for patterns of repeated Faleemi Plus application failures
How to Mitigate CVE-2018-25275
Immediate Actions Required
- Identify all systems running Faleemi Plus version 1.0.2 in your environment
- Restrict local access to systems where the vulnerable application is installed
- Consider removing or replacing the application if it is not essential for operations
- Monitor for updated versions from Faleemi that address the buffer overflow condition
Patch Information
No official patch information is available in the CVE data. The vulnerable application executable is referenced at the Faleemi Plus v1.0.2 Executable download location. Organizations should contact Faleemi support to inquire about patched versions or consider alternative camera management solutions.
Workarounds
- Limit local access to workstations with Faleemi Plus installed to trusted users only
- Implement application control policies to restrict who can execute Faleemi Plus
- Use endpoint protection solutions like SentinelOne to monitor application behavior and detect exploitation attempts
- Consider migrating to alternative camera management software that is actively maintained
Disclaimer: This content was generated using AI. While we strive for accuracy, please verify critical information with official sources.
