CVE-2025-59482
Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in TP-Link Archer AX53 tmpserver
Publication date: 2026-02-03
Last updated on: 2026-03-16
Assigner: TPLink
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| tp-link | archer_ax53_firmware | 1.0 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-122 | A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc(). |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a heap-based buffer overflow found in the TP-Link Archer AX53 v1.0 router, specifically in the tmpserver modules. It allows an authenticated attacker on an adjacent network to send a specially crafted network packet with a field length that exceeds the expected maximum. This can cause the device to crash with a segmentation fault or potentially allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the device.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability includes the possibility of causing the router to crash, resulting in denial of service. More critically, it may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the device, which could lead to unauthorized control over the router, interception or manipulation of network traffic, and compromise of the network's security.
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