CVE-2018-25291

Project64 2.3.2 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Plugin Directory settings field that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an excessively long string. Attackers can input a 6000-byte payload into the Plugin Directory field through the Options > Settings > Directories interface to trigger an application crash when settings are reopened.

Score

CVSS 4.0 6.9 Medium

Status

Deferred - disclosure@vulncheck.com

Published

2026-04-26

Last modified

2026-04-27

Weaknesses

CWE-120

Affected products

• Project64 (Pj64-emu)

References

• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45229
• https://www.pj64-emu.com
• https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/project64-denial-of-service-via-plugin-directory