Vulnerability record · CVE-2018-25254 · published 4 April 2026
CVE-2018-25254: Nico-ftp project nico-ftp out-of-bounds write vulnerability
NNico Ftp Project · Nico Ftp
NICO-FTP 3.0.1.19 contains a structured exception handler buffer overflow vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending crafted FTP commands. Attackers can connect to the FTP service and send oversized data in response handlers to overwrite SEH pointers and redirect execution to injected shellcode.
Description
NICO-FTP 3.0.1.19 contains a structured exception handler buffer overflow vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending crafted FTP commands. Attackers can connect to the FTP service and send oversized data in response handlers to overwrite SEH pointers and redirect execution to injected shellcode.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:
Affected products
1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.
References
| Link | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://en.softonic.com/download/nico-ftp/windows/post-download | Product |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45442 | ExploitVDB Entry |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nico-ftp-buffer-overflow-seh | Third Party Advisory |
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Related vulnerabilities
Same products first, then exploited flaws of the same weakness class.
Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2018-25254), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.