Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Kenwood DMX958XR Devices

CVE-2025-8650

What is CVE-2025-8650?

The Kenwood DMX958XR features a critical vulnerability within its firmware update process that enables physically present attackers to execute arbitrary code. This vulnerability arises from a failure to properly validate user-supplied strings before they are utilized in system calls. As a result, attackers can exploit this flaw without needing authentication, allowing them to execute commands with root privileges. Ensuring that appropriate firmware updates and security measures are in place is critical to mitigating this risk.

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