CVE-2025-34105
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedA stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the built-in web interface of DiskBoss Enterprise versions 7.4.28, 7.5.12, and 8.2.14. The vulnerability arises from improper bounds checking on the path component of HTTP GET requests. By sending a specially crafted long URI, a remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger a buffer overflow, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution with SYSTEM privileges on vulnerable Windows hosts.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · high confidenceA stack-based buffer overflow exists in DiskBoss Enterprise's built-in web interface due to improper bounds checking on the path component of HTTP GET requests. An attacker can send an excessively long URI to trigger the overflow and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges on vulnerable Windows hosts.
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CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- None
- Authentication
- X
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- X
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Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Confirm DiskBoss Enterprise installationLook for DiskBoss Enterprise in the list of installed programs via Windows Control Panel > Programs and Features, or check for the installation directory (commonly C:\Program Files\DiskBoss Enterprise or C:\Program Files (x86)\DiskBoss Enterprise)Affected if DiskBoss Enterprise is installed on the system
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Identify installed DiskBoss versionLocate the version information in the installation folder, typically in a file named version.txt, or right-click on the main executable and select Properties > Details to view the File VersionAffected if The installed version is below 7.4.28, 7.5.12, or 8.2.14 (compare your version to these thresholds)
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Determine if web interface is enabledCheck the DiskBoss service configuration or look for a running process named diskboss.exe or diskbotsrv.exe listening on HTTP ports (default web interface ports are 80 and 8080). Use command: netstat -an | findstr "LISTENING" and look for ports 80, 8080, or configured custom portsAffected if The built-in web interface is actively running and listening on a network port
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Verify web interface is network-accessibleConfirm the web interface is bound to a network-advertised IP rather than localhost only. Check the DiskBoss server configuration file (usually diskboss.xml or diskbosssrv.xml in the config folder) for the ListenAddress or BindAddress settingAffected if The web interface is bound to 0.0.0.0 or a routable IP address, making it accessible from the network
A user is affected if DiskBoss Enterprise is installed with a version prior to 7.4.28, 7.5.12, or 8.2.14 AND the built-in web interface is running and network-accessible.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
dbcve · scopedApply vendor patches for versions 7.4.28, 7.5.12, and 8.2.14 when released. As an interim control, restrict or disable the built-in web interface and implement network segmentation to limit exposure to unauthenticated attackers.
Contact vendor for latest patched version (newer than 8.2.14)
- 1. Verify the exact version of DiskBoss Enterprise installed by checking the application or service properties.
- 2. Contact FlexQuest (DiskBoss vendor) directly to request the latest patched version and inquire about CVE-2025-34105 fixes.
- 3. As a temporary mitigation, restrict network access to the DiskBoss web interface to trusted IP addresses only using firewall rules or network ACLs.
- 4. If the web interface is not required for external operations, disable it or bind it to localhost only.
- 5. Monitor vendor security advisories for upcoming patches and apply them immediately upon release.
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
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- A config change or rule that shut the vector down
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