{"id":64075,"date":"2025-08-15T15:25:24","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T15:25:24","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-10-02T00:14:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T06:14:31","slug":"cve-2025-8816-critical-buffer-overflow-vulnerability-in-linksys-range-extenders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-8816-critical-buffer-overflow-vulnerability-in-linksys-range-extenders\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-8816: Critical Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Linksys Range Extenders<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

A critical vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-8816, has been identified in several models of Linksys range extenders. This vulnerability is present in the setOpMode function of the \/goform\/setOpMode file, which can lead to a stack-based buffer overflow when manipulated via the argument ‘ethConv’. This vulnerability poses a significant threat due to its potential<\/a> to compromise systems or leak data. The issue affects<\/a> a wide array of Linksys devices, thereby posing a risk to a large number of users worldwide.
\nThe vulnerability is particularly concerning as it can be exploited remotely<\/a>, and the details of the exploit have been publicly disclosed. Despite being notified, the vendor has not responded to this disclosure, increasing the urgency of addressing this vulnerability<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-8816
\nSeverity: Critical (8.8 CVSS 3.x Severity Score)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: Potential system compromise or data<\/a> leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>

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