CVE-2025-0492 D-Link DIR-823X FUN_00412244 null pointer dereference

High 8.7 Published Updated

A remote null pointer dereference in D-Link DIR-823X routers allows attackers to cause a denial of service.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2025-0492?

CVE-2025-0492 is a high-severity vulnerability in D-Link DIR-823X, published on 15 Jan 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability has been found in D-Link DIR-823X 240126/240802 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function FUN_00412244. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-476, CWE-404

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-0492?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dlink Dir-823x Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2025-0492?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-0492 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2025-0492 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-0492 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2gx4-fph4-hgjx.

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