CVE-2025-5908
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Publication date: 2025-06-10
Last updated on: 2025-06-16
Assigner: VulDB
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| totolink | ex1200t_firmware | to 4.1.2cu.5232_b20210713 (inc) |
| totolink | ex1200t | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-119 | The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data. |
| CWE-120 | The product copies an input buffer to an output buffer without verifying that the size of the input buffer is less than the size of the output buffer. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-5908 is a critical buffer overflow vulnerability in the TOTOLINK EX1200T router firmware up to version 4.1.2cu.5232_B20210713. It occurs in the HTTP POST request handler when processing requests to the /boafrm/formIpQoS endpoint. The vulnerability happens because the device copies input data to a buffer without checking if the input size exceeds the buffer size, leading to a buffer overflow. This can be exploited remotely by sending a specially crafted HTTP POST request. [1, 2]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can impact you by allowing an attacker to remotely exploit the buffer overflow to cause a denial of service (DoS) on the affected device, disrupting its availability. It also affects the confidentiality and integrity of the device, potentially allowing unauthorized access or control. Exploitation is considered easy, and no known mitigations or patches are currently available, making affected devices vulnerable until replaced or updated. [1, 2]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by monitoring HTTP POST requests to the endpoint /boafrm/formIpQoS on TOTOLINK EX1200T devices running vulnerable firmware. Detection involves inspecting network traffic for suspicious or malformed POST requests targeting this endpoint that could trigger the buffer overflow. Specific commands are not provided in the resources, but network administrators can use tools like tcpdump or Wireshark to filter HTTP POST requests to /boafrm/formIpQoS and analyze for anomalies. [1, 2]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
No known countermeasures or mitigations currently exist for this vulnerability. The recommended immediate step is to replace the affected TOTOLINK EX1200T device running firmware up to version 4.1.2cu.5232_B20210713 with an alternative device. Until a patch or official fix is released, limiting exposure by restricting access to the device and monitoring for exploit attempts is advisable. [2]