CVE-2025-62673
Heap Overflow in TP-Link Archer AX53 Allows Code Execution
Publication date: 2026-02-03
Last updated on: 2026-03-16
Assigner: TPLink
Description
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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 version 1.0, specifically in the tdpserver modules. It allows an adjacent attacker to send a specially crafted network packet containing a maliciously formed field, which 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? :
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to a segmentation fault, causing the device to crash and become unavailable. More severely, it may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the device, which could lead to unauthorized control, data compromise, or disruption of network services.
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