{"id":69104,"date":"2025-08-31T13:11:37","date_gmt":"2025-08-31T13:11:37","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-09-06T17:37:48","modified_gmt":"2025-09-06T23:37:48","slug":"cve-2025-9253-stack-based-buffer-overflow-on-linksys-wi-fi-range-extenders-leading-to-potential-system-compromise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-9253-stack-based-buffer-overflow-on-linksys-wi-fi-range-extenders-leading-to-potential-system-compromise\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-9253: Stack-based Buffer Overflow on Linksys Wi-Fi Range Extenders Leading to Potential System Compromise<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

A critical security vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-9253, has been identified in a range of Linksys Wi-Fi range extenders. This issue has been found to affect RE6250, RE6300, RE6350, RE6500, RE7000, and RE9000 models with specific firmware versions. The vulnerability resides in the RP_doSpecifySiteSurvey function of the \/goform\/RP_doSpecifySiteSurvey file<\/a>. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability and compromise the system or cause data<\/a> leakage, posing significant risks for users.
\nThe breach is particularly dangerous because the attack can be initiated remotely, and the exploit has been publicly disclosed. Despite being informed about this vulnerability, the vendor has remained silent, leaving the devices exposed to potential<\/a> attacks.<\/p>\n

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

CVE ID: CVE-2025-9253
\nSeverity: High (8.8\/10)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: System compromise<\/a>, data leakage<\/p>\n

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

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