Local code execution via computer-name SEH overwrite
Published Apr 22, 2026 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Stack-based buffer overflow in LizardSystems Terminal Services Manager 3.1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via an imported file. During the add computers wizard, the computer names field accepts an oversized file payload that overwrites the SEH handler pointer and redirects execution to embedded shellcode. Exploitation requires local access to import the crafted file, and the payload runs with the application's privileges.
Summary
What happened
Stack-based buffer overflow in LizardSystems Terminal Services Manager 3.1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via an imported file. During the add computers wizard, the computer names field accepts an oversized file payload that overwrites the SEH handler pointer and redirects execution to embedded shellcode. Exploitation requires local access to import the crafted file, and the payload runs with the application's privileges.
The record
- CVE
- CVE-2018-25259
- Published
- Apr 22, 2026
- Updated
- Apr 22, 2026
- Vendor
- LizardSystems
- Product
- Terminal Services Manager
- Classifications
- CWE-306, T1203
- Attack vector
- local
- Privileges
- unauthenticated
Timeline
How it unfolded
- Apr 22, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
- Apr 22, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.
Exploitability
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- Affected versionversion=3.1
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Weakness, pattern, technique
Public exploit references
- Terminal Services Manager 3.1 Local Buffer Overflow SEHfunctional · demonstrated
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