{"id":64079,"date":"2025-08-15T19:26:55","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T19:26:55","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-10-14T23:20:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T05:20:18","slug":"cve-2025-8822-stack-based-buffer-overflow-vulnerability-in-linksys-devices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-8822-stack-based-buffer-overflow-vulnerability-in-linksys-devices\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-8822: Stack-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Linksys Devices<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

A significant cybersecurity vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-8822, has been discovered in multiple models of Linksys devices. This vulnerability has potential for system compromise or data leakage, posing a serious risk to users and organizations using the affected devices. Given that these devices are often used as a backbone for networking infrastructure, the risk presented by this vulnerability<\/a> is notable.
\nThe vulnerability stems from a stack-based buffer overflow<\/a> in the function algDisable of the file \/goform\/setOpMode. This issue allows attackers to manipulate the opMode argument to trigger the overflow, potentially leading to remote code<\/a> execution or data leakage. The vulnerability has been publicly<\/a> disclosed and thus, may be exploited by malicious parties.<\/p>\n

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

CVE ID: CVE-2025-8822
\nSeverity: High (8.8 CVSS Score)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: System compromise or data<\/a> leakage<\/p>\n

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

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