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CVE-2019-25612

High
Admin Express 1.2.5.485 contains a local structured exception handling buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying an alphanumeric encoded payload
CWE-787 — Weakness Type
Published: Mar 22, 2026  ·  Modified: Mar 29, 2026  ·  Source: NVD
CVSS v3
7.8
🔗 NVD Official
📄 Description (English)

Admin Express 1.2.5.485 contains a local structured exception handling buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying an alphanumeric encoded payload in the Folder Path field. Attackers can trigger the vulnerability through the System Compare feature by pasting a crafted buffer overflow payload into the left-hand side Folder Path field and clicking the scale icon to execute shellcode with application privileges.

🤖 AI Executive Summary

CVE-2019-25612 is a local buffer overflow vulnerability in Admin Express 1.2.5.485 that allows authenticated local attackers to execute arbitrary code with application privileges through the System Compare feature. With a CVSS score of 7.8 and no available patch, this poses a significant risk to organizations using this legacy administrative tool. The vulnerability requires local access and user interaction but provides direct code execution capabilities.

📄 Description (Arabic)

🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 27, 2026 05:18
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
This vulnerability primarily impacts Saudi government agencies, financial institutions, and large enterprises that may still utilize Admin Express for system administration tasks. Government entities under NCA oversight and banking institutions regulated by SAMA are at elevated risk if this tool is deployed in their infrastructure. The local nature of the exploit limits exposure but poses significant insider threat risks. Organizations in the energy sector (ARAMCO subsidiaries) and telecommunications (STC) that use legacy administrative tools are particularly vulnerable.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Government & Public Administration Banking & Financial Services Energy & Utilities Telecommunications Healthcare Large Enterprises with Legacy IT Infrastructure
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
6.8
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
Immediate Actions:
1. Inventory all systems running Admin Express 1.2.5.485 and document their criticality and network isolation status
2. Restrict local access to systems running Admin Express through physical security controls and access management
3. Implement application whitelisting to prevent unauthorized code execution
4. Monitor for suspicious process creation and shellcode execution patterns

Compensating Controls:
1. Disable or remove the System Compare feature if not actively required
2. Implement strict user access controls limiting who can access Admin Express functionality
3. Deploy endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to detect buffer overflow exploitation attempts
4. Enable structured exception handling (SEH) bypass protections and DEP/ASLR at OS level
5. Isolate systems running Admin Express on segregated network segments

Detection Rules:
1. Monitor for unusual process creation from Admin Express application directory
2. Alert on access to System Compare feature with alphanumeric-encoded payloads
3. Track failed and successful authentication attempts to Admin Express
4. Monitor for memory access violations and exception handling anomalies

Long-term:
1. Plan migration away from Admin Express 1.2.5.485 to supported administrative tools
2. Evaluate modern alternatives with active security patching and support
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. قم بحصر جميع الأنظمة التي تعمل بـ Admin Express 1.2.5.485 وتوثيق حالتها الحرجة وعزلتها عن الشبكة
2. تقييد الوصول المحلي للأنظمة التي تعمل بـ Admin Express من خلال ضوابط الأمان المادي وإدارة الوصول
3. تطبيق قائمة التطبيقات المسموحة لمنع تنفيذ الكود غير المصرح به
4. مراقبة أنماط إنشاء العمليات المريبة وتنفيذ shellcode

الضوابط البديلة:
1. تعطيل أو إزالة ميزة مقارنة النظام إذا لم تكن مطلوبة بنشاط
2. تطبيق ضوابط وصول صارمة للمستخدمين الذين يمكنهم الوصول إلى وظائف Admin Express
3. نشر حلول الكشف والاستجابة على نقاط النهاية (EDR) للكشف عن محاولات استغلال تجاوز المخزن المؤقت
4. تفعيل حماية معالجة الاستثناءات المنظمة (SEH) وحماية DEP/ASLR على مستوى نظام التشغيل
5. عزل الأنظمة التي تعمل بـ Admin Express على أجزاء شبكة منفصلة

قواعد الكشف:
1. مراقبة إنشاء العمليات غير العادية من دليل تطبيق Admin Express
2. تنبيهات على الوصول إلى ميزة مقارنة النظام مع حمولات مشفرة بطريقة أبجدية رقمية
3. تتبع محاولات المصادقة الفاشلة والناجحة لـ Admin Express
4. مراقبة انتهاكات الوصول إلى الذاكرة وشذوذ معالجة الاستثناءات

المدى الطويل:
1. التخطيط للهجرة بعيداً عن Admin Express 1.2.5.485 إلى أدوات إدارية مدعومة
2. تقييم البدائل الحديثة مع التصحيحات الأمنية النشطة والدعم
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
A.5.1.1 - Information security policies and procedures A.6.1.1 - Access control policy A.6.2.1 - User registration and access rights management A.8.1.1 - Asset management policy A.12.2.1 - Restrictions on software installation A.12.4.1 - Event logging A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities
🔵 SAMA CSF
Governance & Risk Management - Vulnerability Management Information & Cybersecurity - Access Control Information & Cybersecurity - Monitoring & Detection Operational Resilience - Incident Response
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
5.1 - Policies for information security 6.1.1 - General requirements for information security controls 6.2.1 - User access management 8.1.1 - Inventory of assets 8.3.1 - Segregation of networks 8.4.1 - Removal of access rights 8.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities
📊 CVSS Score
7.8
/ 10.0 — High
📊 CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack VectorL — Low / Local
Attack ComplexityL — Low / Local
Privileges RequiredN — None / Network
User InteractionR — Required
ScopeU — Unchanged
ConfidentialityH — High
IntegrityH — High
AvailabilityH — High
📋 Quick Facts
Severity High
CVSS Score7.8
CWECWE-787
Exploit No
Patch ✗ No
Published 2026-03-22
Source Feed nvd
Views 4
🇸🇦 Saudi Risk Score
6.8
/ 10.0 — Saudi Risk
Priority: HIGH
🏷️ Tags
CWE-787
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