CVE-2025-60679: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 13, 2025
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Updated

A stack buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the D-Link DIR-816A2 router firmware DIR-816A2FWv1.10CNB05R1B011D88210.img in the upload.cgi module, which handles firmware version information. The vulnerability occurs because /proc/version is read into a 512-byte buffer and then concatenated using sprintf() into another 512-byte buffer containing a 29-byte constant. Input exceeding 481 bytes triggers a stack buffer overflow, allowing an attacker who can control /proc/version content to potentially execute arbitrary code on the device.

Affected Software

3 affected components
D-Link DIR-816A2
All of the following
Dlink Dir-816 Firmware=1.10cnb05_r1b011d88210
Dlink DIR-816=a2

Event History

Nov 13, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-60679?

CVE-2025-60679 is classified as high severity due to the potential for remote code execution resulting from the buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-60679?

To mitigate CVE-2025-60679, update the D-Link DIR-816A2 router firmware to the latest version provided by D-Link.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-60679?

Exploitation of CVE-2025-60679 may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code leading to full system compromise.

4

Which devices are affected by CVE-2025-60679?

CVE-2025-60679 affects the D-Link DIR-816A2 router with specific firmware versions.

5

Is CVE-2025-60679 actively exploited in the wild?

While there is no current evidence of active exploitation, the vulnerability presents a significant risk until patched.

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