Buffer overflow in Sipp

CVE-2018-25356

SIPp 3.6 and earlier contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability in command-line argument handling that allows local attackers to crash the application or execute arbitrary code. Attackers can trigger the vulnerability by supplying over…

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.000 (4.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.4 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-25356?
CVE-2018-25356 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sipp, classified under Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input (Classic Buffer Overflow). CVSS score: 8.4/10. Published 2026-05-23.
How severe is CVE-2018-25356?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.4 out of 10.