CVE-2025-25742: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 12, 2025
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Updated

D-Link DIR-853 A1 FW1.20B07 was discovered to contain a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability via the AccountPassword parameter in the SetSysEmailSettings module.

Affected Software

3 affected components
D-Link DIR-853
All of the following
Dlink Dir-853 Firmware=1.20b07
Dlink Dir-853=a1

Event History

Feb 12, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-25742?

CVE-2025-25742 is categorized as high severity due to its potential to allow remote code execution via a stack-based buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-25742?

To fix CVE-2025-25742, update the D-Link DIR-853 router to the latest firmware version provided by D-Link.

3

What is affected by CVE-2025-25742?

CVE-2025-25742 specifically affects the D-Link DIR-853 A1 with firmware version 1.20B07.

4

What can attackers do with CVE-2025-25742?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2025-25742 to execute arbitrary code on the D-Link DIR-853 device remotely.

5

Who reported CVE-2025-25742?

CVE-2025-25742 was reported through security research and is listed in the CVE database.

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