CVE-2025-44896

FW-WGS-804HPT v1.305b241111 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the bindEditMACName parameter in the web_acl_bindEdit_post function

Critical · published May 20, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
45.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A stack overflow lurks in the bindEditMACName parameter of the FW-WGS-804HPT, ready to crash the party! Think of it like a busy restaurant where an overzealous chef keeps piling more and more ingredients into a single dish, causing the plate to spill over. In this case, a stack overflow means that excessive data can overflow the limits, creating chaos that can lead to a total system crash. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code or crash the device, potentially leading to service disruptions. This is absolutely devastating, as it could bring down critical systems and leave your network vulnerable to further attacks while you're scrambling to fix it!

Put simply

Think of it like a busy restaurant where an overzealous chef keeps piling more and more ingredients into a single dish, causing the plate to spill over. In this case, a stack overflow means that excessive data can overflow the limits, creating chaos that can lead to a total system crash. The vulnerability exists in the web_acl_bindEdit_post function, where improper handling of the bindEditMACName parameter can lead to a stack overflow, allowing attackers to manipulate the execution flow of the application.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code or crash the device, potentially leading to service disruptions. This is absolutely devastating, as it could bring down critical systems and leave your network vulnerable to further attacks while you're scrambling to fix it! Immediately patch the FW-WGS-804HPT to version 1.305b241112 or later to address the vulnerability. Additionally, review input validation processes to mitigate future overflow risks and ensure that parameters do not exceed their expected limits. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll have your systems locked down tighter than a drum! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00554 · 45.5th percentile
Published
2025-05-20T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 MAY 00:00Z
    FW-WGS-804HPT v1.305b241111 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the bindEditMACName parameter in the web_acl_bindEdit_post function
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