Description
MAGIX Music Editor 3.1 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the FreeDB Proxy Options dialog that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting structured exception handling. Attackers can craft a malicious payload, paste it into the Server field via the CD menu's FreeDB Proxy Options, and trigger code execution when settings are accepted.
Published: 2026-04-22
Score: 8.6 High
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Local code execution via buffer overflow
Action: Patch Immediately
AI Analysis

Impact

A buffer overflow within the FreeDB Proxy Options dialog of MAGIX Music Editor 3.1 permits a local attacker to inject arbitrary code. The vulnerability arises when an attacker supplies an oversized string in the Server field and triggers the settings acceptance, causing a SEH overwrite. This flaw matches CWE‑787 and enables execution of malicious payloads on the affected system.

Affected Systems

MAGIX Music Editor 3.1, released by Magix. Only the 3.1 version is listed as affected, with no additional version range specified. The product is a desktop music editing application that contains the vulnerable dialog.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.6 indicates high severity, while the EPSS score is not available and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The exploit requires a local user with access to the machine and involves manipulating the CD menu to paste a crafted payload into the Server field. No network exposure is mentioned, and no publicly available exploits are cited, but the high CVSS implies a serious local compromise risk if exploited.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 22, 2026 at 18:30 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest MAGIX Music Editor update from the Magix official website to address the buffer overflow.
  • Restrict installation and execution of the application to users with appropriate privileges to limit local exploitation.
  • Disable or remove the FreeDB Proxy Options feature if it is not required, reducing the attack surface.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 22, 2026 at 18:30 UTC.

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History

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description MAGIX Music Editor 3.1 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the FreeDB Proxy Options dialog that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting structured exception handling. Attackers can craft a malicious payload, paste it into the Server field via the CD menu's FreeDB Proxy Options, and trigger code execution when settings are accepted.
Title MAGIX Music Editor 3.1 Buffer Overflow via SEH
Weaknesses CWE-787
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

cvssV4_0

{'score': 8.6, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}

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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: VulnCheck

Published:

Updated: 2026-04-22T16:02:54.178Z

Reserved: 2026-04-22T11:21:36.201Z

Link: CVE-2018-25260

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Updated: 2026-04-22T16:02:46.298Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-04-22T16:16:46.400

Modified: 2026-04-22T21:23:52.620

Link: CVE-2018-25260

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Updated: 2026-04-22T18:30:23Z

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