CVE-2018-25231

6.2 MEDIUM
Published: March 30, 2026 Modified: April 08, 2026
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Description

HeidiSQL 9.5.0.5196 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an excessively long file path in the logging preferences. Attackers can input a buffer-overflow payload through the SQL log file path field in Preferences > Logging to trigger an application crash.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45806
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Exploit VDB Entry
https://www.heidisql.com/
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Product
https://www.heidisql.com/download.php
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/heidisql-denial-of-service-via-preferences
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Third Party Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
6.2 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
3th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

heidisql