Which versions of Bochs are affected by CVE-2018-25220?

Organizations using Bochs 2.6-5 face critical risk from CVE-2018-25220, a out-of-bounds write vulnerability rated CVSS 9.3.. A patch is available.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2018-25220?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2018-25220. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2018-25220?

Within 24 hours: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches immediately. If patching is delayed, consider network segmentation to limit exposure.

Bochs CVE-2018-25220

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-25220?

CVE-2018-25220 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.3 (Critical). CVSS vector: 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:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

EUVD-2018-21698 CRITICAL

Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)

2026-03-28 VulnCheck

GHSA-fx87-p9wh-85gp

RCE Memory Corruption Buffer Overflow Bochs

9.3

CVSS 4.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.3 CRITICAL

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:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Lifecycle Timeline

PoC Detected

Apr 02, 2026 - 19:18 vuln.today

Public exploit code

Patch released

Mar 31, 2026 - 21:13 nvd

Patch available

EUVD ID Assigned

Mar 28, 2026 - 12:15 euvd

EUVD-2018-21698

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 12:15 vuln.today

CVE Published

Mar 28, 2026 - 11:58 nvd

CRITICAL 9.3

DescriptionCVE.org

Bochs 2.6-5 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying an oversized input string to the application. Attackers can craft a malicious payload with 1200 bytes of padding followed by a return-oriented programming chain to overwrite the instruction pointer and execute shell commands with application privileges.

AnalysisAI

Bochs 2.6-5 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying an oversized input string to the application. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787), which allows attackers to write data beyond allocated buffer boundaries leading to code execution or crashes. Bochs 2.6-5 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying an oversized input string to the application. Attackers can craft a malicious payload with 1200 bytes of padding followed by a return-oriented programming chain to overwrite the instruction pointer and execute shell commands with application privileges. Affected products include: Bochs.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate write boundaries, use memory-safe languages, enable compiler protections (ASLR, stack canaries).