Overview
The cybersecurity landscape is constantly evolving, with new vulnerabilities being discovered on a regular basis. One such vulnerability, CVE-2025-44885, is a critical stack overflow vulnerability that was recently discovered in the FW-WGS-804HPT v1.305b241111. This vulnerability puts systems at risk of potential compromise and data leakage, highlighting the importance of prompt and effective mitigation strategies.
This vulnerability is critical because it affects users of the FW-WGS-804HPT v1.305b241111, a widely-used system. The potential impact includes system compromise and data leakage, which could have severe consequences for individuals and organizations alike.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-44885
Severity: Critical (CVSS: 9.8)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: Potential system compromise or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
FW-WGS-804HPT | v1.305b241111
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability stems from a stack overflow issue within the web_snmpv3_remote_engineId_add_post function. This function improperly handles the remote_ip parameter, leading to a stack overflow condition. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability remotely by supplying a maliciously crafted remote_ip parameter, which could potentially overflow the stack and lead to arbitrary code execution.
Conceptual Example Code
Here is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited. This is a simplified representation and actual exploitation would require a more nuanced approach.
POST /web_snmpv3_remote_engineId_add_post HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded
remote_ip=AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA... // Long string to overflow the stackIn the above example, the `remote_ip` parameter is filled with an overly long string, designed to overflow the stack.
Mitigation
Users are advised to apply the vendor-provided patch as soon as possible. If the patch cannot be applied immediately, a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can be used as a temporary mitigation measure. These systems can help detect and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability, providing a layer of defense while a more permanent solution is implemented.
Remember, staying vigilant and keeping systems up to date are the most effective ways to protect against vulnerabilities like CVE-2025-44885.