CVE-2025-60696
Linksys RE7000 Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Description
A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the makeRequest.cgi binary of Linksys RE7000 routers (Firmware FW_v2.0.15_211230_1012). The arplookup function parses lines from /proc/net/arp using sscanf("%16s ... %18s ..."), storing results into buffers v6 (12 bytes) and v7 (20 bytes). Since the format specifiers allow up to 16 and 18 bytes respectively, oversized input can overflow the buffers, resulting in stack corruption. Local attackers controlling /proc/net/arp contents can exploit this issue to cause denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 13, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 13, 2025, 6:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-60696
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update router firmware to the latest version.
- Restrict access to the /proc/net/arp file.
- Avoid parsing untrusted input in arplookup.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-60696.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://linksys.com | |
| https://github.com/yifan20020708/SGTaint-0-day/blob/main/Linksys/Linksys-RE700/CVE-2025-60696.md | |
| https://www.linksys.com/ |
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Nov. 13, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-121 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 13, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the makeRequest.cgi binary of Linksys RE7000 routers (Firmware FW_v2.0.15_211230_1012). The arplookup function parses lines from /proc/net/arp using sscanf("%16s ... %18s ..."), storing results into buffers v6 (12 bytes) and v7 (20 bytes). Since the format specifiers allow up to 16 and 18 bytes respectively, oversized input can overflow the buffers, resulting in stack corruption. Local attackers controlling /proc/net/arp contents can exploit this issue to cause denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code. Added Reference http://linksys.com Added Reference https://github.com/yifan20020708/SGTaint-0-day/blob/main/Linksys/Linksys-RE700/CVE-2025-60696.md Added Reference https://www.linksys.com/