Stack Buffer Overflow in Netgear XR300 V1.0.3.38_10.3.30 via usb_device.cgi
CVE-2025-52081 Published on July 15, 2025
In Netgear XR300 V1.0.3.38_10.3.30, a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the HTTPD service through the usb_device.cgi endpoint. The vulnerability occurs when processing POST requests containing the usb_folder parameter.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-52081 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. Public availability of a proof of concept (POC) exploit exists for CVE-2025-52081. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a small impact on confidentiality and integrity, and no impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is a Stack Overflow Vulnerability?
A stack-based buffer overflow condition is a condition where the buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack (i.e., is a local variable or, rarely, a parameter to a function).
CVE-2025-52081 has been classified to as a Stack Overflow vulnerability or weakness.
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Exploit Probability
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