CVE-2025-29044

Summary

CVE-2025-29044 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Netgear R61 routers running version V1.0.1.28. An attacker can exploit this issue by sending maliciously crafted data to the QUERY_STRING key value, resulting in excess data being written to the buffer. The excess data may overwrite adjacent memory, leading to arbitrary code execution and potential unauthorized access to the router's system. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to network security, as it can allow an attacker to gain full control over the affected device. It is recommended that users update their routers to the latest firmware version to mitigate this issue.

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