CVE-2025-62404
Heap Overflow in TP-Link Archer AX53 tmpserver Allows 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 who is adjacent in the network to send a specially crafted network packet with a length exceeding the expected maximum. This can cause 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 a segmentation fault, which can crash the device, leading to denial of service. More critically, it may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, potentially gaining control over the affected device. This could compromise the security and functionality of the device and the network it is connected to.
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