CVE-2025-62673: Heap-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Archer AX53 and AX12

Published Feb 3, 2026
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Updated

Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Archer AX53 v1.0 and AX12 v1.0 (tdpserver modules) allows adjacent attackers to cause a segmentation fault or potentially execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted network packet containing a maliciously formed field.

This issue affects Archer AX53 v1.0: through 1.3.1 Build 20241120 and Archer AX12 v1.0: up to 1.5.1 Build 20260721.

Affected Software

3 affected components
TP-Link Archer AX53>=v1.0<1.3.1
All of the following
TP-Link Archer Ax53 Firmware=1.0
TP-Link Archer AX53

Event History

Feb 3, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:53 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-62673?

CVE-2025-62673 is a high severity heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the TP-Link Archer AX53.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-62673?

To fix CVE-2025-62673, update your TP-Link Archer AX53 to the latest firmware version provided by TP-Link.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-62673?

The potential impacts of CVE-2025-62673 include segmentation faults and the possibility of arbitrary code execution by attackers.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2025-62673?

CVE-2025-62673 affects users of the TP-Link Archer AX53 version 1.0 up to 1.3.1.

5

Can attackers exploit CVE-2025-62673 remotely?

Yes, adjacent attackers can exploit CVE-2025-62673 through specially crafted network packets.

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