CVE-2025-29044 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the Netgear R61 router via a buffer overflow in the QUERY_STRING 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-2025-29044?

CVE-2025-29044 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Netgear R6100 Firmware, published on 17 Apr 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Netgear- R61 router V1.0.1.28 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the QUERY_STRING key value

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-29044?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netgear R6100 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2025-29044?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-29044 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-2025-29044 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-29044 exists.

All Netgear R6100 Firmware vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7c77-7vhg-xpxp.

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