Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in D-Link DIR-825 Affected by Remote Exploit
CVE-2025-8949

8.6HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

D-link
Status
Dir-825
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 August 2025

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-8949?

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the D-Link DIR-825 version 2.10, specifically within the get_ping_app_stat function of the ping_response.cgi component. This issue arises from improper handling of the ping_ipaddr argument, allowing attackers to execute remote exploits. As the vulnerability affects products that are no longer supported, it poses a significant risk to users, as malicious actors may leverage this flaw to disrupt services or gain unauthorized access.

Affected Version(s)

DIR-825 2.10

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-8949 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.319915
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.319915
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.627640
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CVSS V4

Score:
8.6
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

iC0rner (VulDB User)
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CVE-2025-8949 : Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in D-Link DIR-825 Affected by Remote Exploit