CVE-2025-9248: Linksys RE6250/RE6300/RE6350/RE6500/RE7000/RE9000 RP_pingGatewayByBBS stack-based overflow
A vulnerability was 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. The impacted element is the function RPpingGatewayByBBS of the file /goform/RPpingGatewayByBBS. The manipulation of the argument ssidhex results in stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be performed from a remote location. The exploit has been made public and could be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-9248?
CVE-2025-9248 has been classified with a medium severity level due to the potential risk it poses to affected Linksys devices.
How do I fix CVE-2025-9248?
To mitigate CVE-2025-9248, you should update your affected Linksys devices to the latest firmware version provided by the manufacturer.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2025-9248?
CVE-2025-9248 affects Linksys models RE6250, RE6300, RE6350, RE6500, RE7000, and RE9000.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-9248?
CVE-2025-9248 is a remote code execution vulnerability that can be exploited through improper handling of the ssidhex argument.
Is CVE-2025-9248 being actively exploited?
As of now, there is no confirmed evidence that CVE-2025-9248 is actively being exploited in the wild, but immediate action is recommended.