Overview
The cybersecurity landscape is filled with an array of threats and vulnerabilities, with one of the recent ones being the CVE-2025-5911. This vulnerability affects TOTOLINK EX1200T up to version 4.1.2cu.5232_B20210713. The vulnerability is classified as critical, posing a significant threat to the security of any system running the affected software. The vulnerability involves an unknown function in the file /boafrm/formDMZ of the HTTP POST Request Handler component. If exploited, it can lead to a buffer overflow, which could potentially compromise the system and lead to data leakage.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-5911
Severity: Critical, with a CVSS score of 8.8
Attack Vector: Remote
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Impact: Potential system compromise and data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
TOTOLINK EX1200T | Up to 4.1.2cu.5232_B20210713
How the Exploit Works
The exploit works by manipulating the HTTP POST Request Handler in the file /boafrm/formDMZ, causing a buffer overflow. A buffer overflow occurs when more data is written to a buffer than it can handle, causing it to overwrite adjacent memory. This can disrupt the normal flow of the application, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code or crash the system.
Conceptual Example Code
The following is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability may be exploited. This is a sample HTTP POST request that sends more data than the buffer can handle, causing an overflow.
POST /boafrm/formDMZ HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{ "buffer_overflow_data": "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA..." }The string “A” is repeated many times to fill the buffer and cause an overflow. In a real-world attack, this could be replaced with malicious code that takes control of the system or extracts sensitive information.
Mitigation Guidance
To mitigate this vulnerability, users are advised to apply the vendor patch as soon as it becomes available. In the meantime, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as a temporary mitigation measure. These tools can help detect and block malicious traffic, reducing the risk of a successful exploit.
By staying vigilant and applying patches promptly, users can significantly reduce the impact of vulnerabilities like CVE-2025-5911.