What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-23236?

CVE-2025-23236 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Defense Platform are affected by CVE-2025-23236?

CVE-2025-23236 presents significant security risk, a buffer overflow vulnerability rated CVSS 8.8.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-23236?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. If patching is delayed, consider network segmentation to limit exposure.

Defense Platform CVE-2025-23236

HIGH

Classic Buffer Overflow (CWE-120)

2025-02-06 vultures@jpcert.or.jp

Microsoft Buffer Overflow Defense Platform Windows

8.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:25 vuln.today

CVE Published

Feb 06, 2025 - 08:15 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Defense Platform Home Edition Ver.3.9.51.x and earlier. If an attacker performs a specific operation, SYSTEM privilege of the Windows system where the product is running may be obtained.

AnalysisAI

Buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Defense Platform Home Edition Ver.3.9.51.x and earlier. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Buffer Copy without Size Check (CWE-120), which allows attackers to overflow a buffer to corrupt adjacent memory. Buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Defense Platform Home Edition Ver.3.9.51.x and earlier. If an attacker performs a specific operation, SYSTEM privilege of the Windows system where the product is running may be obtained. Affected products include: Hummingheads Defense Platform.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Always validate buffer sizes before copy operations. Use bounded functions (strncpy, snprintf). Enable compiler protections.