CVE-2019-25591

DNSS Domain Name Search Software 2.1.8 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the registration code input field that allows local attackers to crash the application by submitting an excessively long string. Attackers can trigger a denial of service by pasting a malicious registration code containing 300 repeated characters into the Name/Key field via the Register menu option.

CVSS v3 6.2 MEDIUM

6.2^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.5 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
http://www.nsauditor.com/downloads/dnss_setup.exe
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46831
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/dnss-domain-name-search-software-denial-of-service

Configurations

No configuration.

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-03-22 14:16

Updated : 2026-03-23 14:31

NVD link : CVE-2019-25591

Mitre link : CVE-2019-25591

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2019-25591

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-787

Out-of-bounds Write

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