Code Execution Flaw in Kenwood DMX958XR Firmware Update
CVE-2025-8639

6.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Kenwood

Status
Dmx958xr
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 August 2025

What is CVE-2025-8639?

A command injection vulnerability in the firmware update process of the Kenwood DMX958XR allows attackers with physical access to execute arbitrary code. The flaw arises from insufficient validation of a user-supplied string prior to its execution in a system call. Consequently, this puts the device at risk as an attacker can run malicious code with root privileges, leading to potential system compromise.

Affected Version(s)

DMX958XR 1.0.0005.4600 (SOC Image)

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-787/
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CVSS V3.0

Score:
6.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Physical
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-8639 : Code Execution Flaw in Kenwood DMX958XR Firmware Update