CVE-2025-25742 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack-based buffer overflow in the D-Link DIR-853 router allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via the AccountPassword parameter.
- 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-2025-25742?
CVE-2025-25742 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Feb 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
D-Link DIR-853 A1 FW1.20B07 was discovered to contain a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability via the AccountPassword parameter in the SetSysEmailSettings module.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-25742?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dlink Dir-853 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2025-25742?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-25742 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2025-25742 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-25742 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pxpx-vcwr-c656.