Stack-based buffer overflow in Progress Software LoadMaster

1) Stack-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU105937

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-1758

CWE-ID: CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the mangle executable. A remote unauthenticated attacker can #CONDITION2#, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

LoadMaster: before 7.2.61.1

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:progress_software_corporation:loadmaster:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://docs.progress.com/bundle/release-notes_loadmaster-7-2-61-1/page/Security-Updates.html
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-151/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.