📄 Description (English)
iSmartViewPro 1.5 contains a structured exception handling (SEH) buffer overflow vulnerability in the 'Save Path for Snapshot and Record file' field that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code. Attackers can input a crafted payload exceeding 260 bytes through the System Setup interface to overwrite SEH records and execute shellcode with application privileges.
🤖 AI Executive Summary
CVE-2018-25283 is a critical local privilege escalation vulnerability in iSmartViewPro 1.5 exploiting a structured exception handling (SEH) buffer overflow in the snapshot/record path configuration field. An attacker with local access can inject a crafted payload exceeding 260 bytes to overwrite SEH records and execute arbitrary code with application privileges. With no patch available and no public exploit, this represents a significant risk for organizations using this surveillance/monitoring software.
📄 Description (Arabic)
🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 29, 2026 17:50
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
This vulnerability primarily impacts Saudi organizations using iSmartViewPro for surveillance, monitoring, or security operations. Most at-risk sectors include: Government agencies (Ministry of Interior, General Directorate of Investigation) using surveillance systems; Banking sector (SAMA-regulated institutions) with physical security monitoring; Healthcare facilities (MOH) with facility monitoring systems; Energy sector (ARAMCO, SEC) with critical infrastructure surveillance; Telecom providers (STC, Mobily, Zain) with network operations centers. Local privilege escalation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive surveillance footage, system compromise, and lateral movement within critical infrastructure networks.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Government & Public Administration
Banking & Financial Services
Healthcare
Energy & Utilities
Telecommunications
Critical Infrastructure
Law Enforcement
🎯 MITRE ATT&CK Techniques
T1548.004 - Abuse Elevation Control Mechanism: Elevated Execution with Prompt
T1190 - Exploit Public-Facing Application
T1203 - Exploitation for Client Execution
T1055 - Process Injection
T1547.001 - Boot or Logon Autostart Execution: Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
T1574.001 - Hijack Execution Flow: DLL Search Order Hijacking
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
7.8
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
Immediate Actions:
1. Identify all systems running iSmartViewPro 1.5 and isolate from critical networks if possible
2. Restrict local access to systems running iSmartViewPro through physical and logical controls
3. Implement application whitelisting to prevent unauthorized code execution
4. Monitor for suspicious process execution originating from iSmartViewPro processes
Compensating Controls:
1. Enforce strict access controls limiting who can access System Setup interface
2. Implement application sandboxing or containerization for iSmartViewPro
3. Deploy host-based intrusion detection systems (HIDS) monitoring for SEH exploitation patterns
4. Enable Data Execution Prevention (DEP) and Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) at OS level
5. Monitor file system changes in snapshot/record directories for unauthorized modifications
Detection Rules:
1. Alert on iSmartViewPro process spawning child processes (cmd.exe, powershell.exe)
2. Monitor for abnormal memory access patterns in iSmartViewPro address space
3. Track modifications to System Setup configuration files with payloads >260 bytes
4. Log all access to iSmartViewPro configuration interfaces
Long-term:
1. Contact vendor for security update or consider alternative surveillance solutions
2. Evaluate migration to patched versions or alternative products with active security support
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديد جميع الأنظمة التي تعمل بـ iSmartViewPro 1.5 وعزلها عن الشبكات الحرجة إن أمكن
2. تقييد الوصول المحلي للأنظمة من خلال الضوابط المادية والمنطقية
3. تنفيذ قائمة بيضاء للتطبيقات لمنع تنفيذ الكود غير المصرح به
4. مراقبة تنفيذ العمليات المريبة من عمليات iSmartViewPro
الضوابط التعويضية:
1. فرض ضوابط وصول صارمة تحد من يمكنه الوصول إلى واجهة إعداد النظام
2. تنفيذ عزل التطبيقات أو الحاويات لـ iSmartViewPro
3. نشر أنظمة كشف الاختراق على مستوى المضيف (HIDS) لمراقبة أنماط استغلال SEH
4. تفعيل منع تنفيذ البيانات (DEP) وعشوائية تخطيط مساحة العناوين (ASLR) على مستوى نظام التشغيل
5. مراقبة تغييرات نظام الملفات في أدلة اللقطة/التسجيل للتعديلات غير المصرح بها
قواعد الكشف:
1. تنبيه عند قيام عملية iSmartViewPro بإنشاء عمليات فرعية (cmd.exe, powershell.exe)
2. مراقبة أنماط الوصول إلى الذاكرة غير الطبيعية في مساحة عنوان iSmartViewPro
3. تتبع التعديلات على ملفات تكوين إعداد النظام بحمولات >260 بايت
4. تسجيل جميع عمليات الوصول إلى واجهات تكوين iSmartViewPro
المدى الطويل:
1. الاتصال بالمورد للحصول على تحديث أمني أو النظر في حلول مراقبة بديلة
2. تقييم الترحيل إلى إصدارات مصححة أو منتجات بديلة مع دعم أمني نشط
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
A.5.1.1 - Information Security Policies and Procedures
A.5.2.1 - User Access Management
A.5.2.3 - Management of Privileged Access Rights
A.5.3.1 - Password Management
A.6.2.1 - Restriction of Access to Information
A.6.2.2 - Segregation of Duties
A.7.1.1 - Physical Security Perimeter
A.8.1.1 - Malware Protection
A.8.2.1 - Management of Removable Media
A.8.3.1 - Handling of Assets
🔵 SAMA CSF
Governance & Risk Management - Risk Assessment and Management
Information & Cybersecurity - Access Control and Authentication
Information & Cybersecurity - Malware and Intrusion Prevention
Operational Resilience - Incident Management and Response
Third-party Risk Management - Vendor Security Assessment
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
5.1 - Policies for information security
5.3 - Segregation of duties
6.1 - Screening
6.2 - Terms and conditions of employment
8.1 - Physical and environmental security
8.2 - Equipment
8.3 - Disposal of assets
8.6 - Control of technical vulnerabilities
🔗 References & Sources 3
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https://securimport.com/university/videovigilancia-ip/software/493-software-ismartviewp...
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45349
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https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ismartviewpro-buffer-overflow-via-savepath-parameter
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