CVE-2025-59487
Heap Overflow in TP-Link Archer AX53 tmpserver Enables Code Execution
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, specifically in the tmpserver modules. It allows an authenticated attacker on an adjacent network to cause a segmentation fault or potentially execute arbitrary code. The issue occurs because the device improperly validates a packet field that determines where data is written in memory. By crafting a packet with a manipulated field offset, the attacker can redirect memory writes to arbitrary locations.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to a segmentation fault, causing the device to crash or become unstable. More seriously, it could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the device, potentially gaining control over it. This could result in unauthorized access, disruption of network services, or further exploitation of the device within the network.
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