CVE-2025-9246: Linksys RE6250/RE6300/RE6350/RE6500/RE7000/RE9000 check_port_conflict stack-based overflow

Published Aug 20, 2025
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Updated

A flaw has been found in Linksys RE6250, RE6300, RE6350, RE6500, RE7000 and RE9000 1.0.013.001/1.0.04.001/1.0.04.002/1.1.05.003/1.2.07.001. Impacted is the function checkportconflict of the file /goform/checkportconflict. Executing manipulation of the argument singleportrule/portrangerule can lead to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Affected Software

18 affected components
LinkSys RE6250
LinkSys RE6300
LinkSys RE6350
LinkSys RE6500
LinkSys RE7000
LinkSys RE9000
All of the following
LinkSys Re6250 Firmware=1.0.04.001
LinkSys RE6250
All of the following
LinkSys Re6300 Firmware=1.2.07.001
LinkSys RE6300
All of the following
LinkSys Re6350 Firmware=1.0.04.001
LinkSys RE6350
All of the following
LinkSys Re7000 Firmware=1.1.05.003
LinkSys RE7000
All of the following
LinkSys Re9000 Firmware=1.0.04.002
LinkSys RE9000
All of the following
LinkSys Re6500 Firmware=1.0.013.001
LinkSys RE6500

Event History

Aug 20, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 28, 57989
Event
via FIRST·04:41 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-9246?

The severity of CVE-2025-9246 is currently assessed as high due to the potential for remote exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-9246?

To fix CVE-2025-9246, update your Linksys device firmware to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2025-9246?

CVE-2025-9246 affects Linksys RE6250, RE6300, RE6350, RE6500, RE7000, and RE9000 models.

4

What impact does CVE-2025-9246 have on my device?

CVE-2025-9246 can allow an attacker to manipulate the function check_port_conflict, potentially leading to unauthorized access.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-9246 if I cannot update?

A temporary workaround for CVE-2025-9246 is to disable remote management on the affected Linksys devices until a firmware update can be applied.

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