CVE-2025-50608: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 13, 2025
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Updated

A buffer overflow vulnerability has been discovered in Netis WF2880 v2.1.40207 in the FUN00471994 function of the cgitest.cgi file. Attackers can trigger this vulnerability by controlling the value of wlbaseset in the payload, which can cause the program to crash and potentially lead to a Denial of Service (DoS) attack.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Netis WF2880
All of the following
netis-systems Wf2880 Firmware=2.1.40207
netis-systems Wf2880

Event History

Aug 13, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-50608?

The severity of CVE-2025-50608 is high due to the potential for remote attackers to leverage buffer overflow vulnerabilities.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-50608?

To fix CVE-2025-50608, users should update to the latest firmware version provided by Netis for the WF2880 router.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-50608?

CVE-2025-50608 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Netis WF2880.

4

What can attackers achieve by exploiting CVE-2025-50608?

By exploiting CVE-2025-50608, attackers can crash the program and potentially cause a Denial of Service.

5

Which software is affected by CVE-2025-50608?

CVE-2025-50608 affects the Netis WF2880 model specifically in version v2.1.40207.

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