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CVE-2025-58077

High
Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in TP-Link Archer AX53 v1.0 (tmpserver modules) allows authenticated adjacent attackers to cause a segmentation fault or potentially execute arbitrary code vi
CWE-122 — Weakness Type
Published: Feb 3, 2026  ·  Modified: Feb 28, 2026  ·  Source: NVD
CVSS v3
8.0
🔗 NVD Official
📄 Description (English)

Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in TP-Link Archer AX53 v1.0 (tmpserver modules) allows authenticated adjacent attackers to cause a segmentation fault or potentially execute arbitrary code

via a specially crafted set of network packets containing an excessive number of host entries

This issue affects Archer AX53 v1.0: through 1.3.1 Build 20241120.

🤖 AI Executive Summary

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in TP-Link Archer AX53 firmware (versions 1.0-1.3.1) allows authenticated adjacent network attackers to cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code through malformed network packets with excessive host entries. This affects widely deployed enterprise and residential routers in Saudi Arabia. Immediate patching is critical as the vulnerability requires only network adjacency and authentication, making it exploitable in many organizational environments.

📄 Description (Arabic)

🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 26, 2026 13:54
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
High impact on Saudi telecommunications infrastructure (STC, Mobily, Zain) and enterprise networks using TP-Link Archer AX53 as edge routers. Banking sector (SAMA-regulated institutions) at risk if routers used in branch networks or VPN endpoints. Government agencies (NCA oversight) using these devices for network segmentation face potential lateral movement risks. Healthcare organizations (MOH) and energy sector (ARAMCO, SEC) with IoT/SCADA networks connected through these routers face operational disruption. SMEs across Saudi Arabia heavily rely on this router model, creating widespread vulnerability exposure.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Telecommunications (STC, Mobily, Zain) Banking and Financial Services (SAMA-regulated) Government and Public Administration (NCA) Healthcare (MOH) Energy and Utilities (ARAMCO, SEC) Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Education Retail and E-commerce
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
7.8
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all TP-Link Archer AX53 devices in your network using network scanning tools (nmap, Shodan queries for Saudi IP ranges)
2. Isolate affected devices from critical network segments if patching cannot be completed within 24 hours
3. Restrict administrative access to router management interfaces (disable remote management, limit to specific IPs)
4. Monitor network traffic for suspicious patterns targeting router management ports (80, 443, 8080)

PATCHING GUIDANCE:
1. Download latest firmware from TP-Link Saudi support portal (tp-link.com/sa)
2. Apply firmware update 1.3.2 or later immediately
3. Perform factory reset after firmware update to clear any potential compromise
4. Verify firmware integrity using MD5/SHA checksums provided by TP-Link

COMPENSATING CONTROLS (if patching delayed):
1. Implement network segmentation - isolate router management VLAN
2. Deploy IDS/IPS rules to detect excessive host entry packets
3. Enable router logging and forward logs to SIEM for analysis
4. Implement MAC filtering and disable WPS if not required
5. Change default credentials and enforce strong authentication

DETECTION RULES:
1. Monitor for HTTP POST requests to /tmpserver endpoints with payload size >10KB
2. Alert on segmentation faults in router syslog (kernel panic messages)
3. Track failed authentication attempts followed by network anomalies
4. Monitor for unexpected process spawning from tmpserver daemon
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديد جميع أجهزة TP-Link Archer AX53 في شبكتك باستخدام أدوات المسح (nmap، استعلامات Shodan للنطاقات السعودية)
2. عزل الأجهزة المتأثرة عن القطاعات الشبكية الحرجة إذا لم يتمكن التصحيح خلال 24 ساعة
3. تقييد الوصول الإداري لواجهات إدارة الموجه (تعطيل الإدارة البعيدة، تحديد عناوين IP محددة)
4. مراقبة حركة المرور الشبكية للأنماط المريبة التي تستهدف منافذ إدارة الموجه (80، 443، 8080)

إرشادات التصحيح:
1. تحميل أحدث برنامج ثابت من بوابة دعم TP-Link السعودية
2. تطبيق تحديث البرنامج الثابت 1.3.2 أو أحدث فوراً
3. إجراء إعادة تعيين المصنع بعد تحديث البرنامج الثابت
4. التحقق من سلامة البرنامج الثابت باستخدام MD5/SHA

الضوابط البديلة:
1. تنفيذ تقسيم الشبكة - عزل VLAN إدارة الموجه
2. نشر قواعد IDS/IPS للكشف عن حزم إدخالات المضيف المفرطة
3. تفعيل تسجيل الموجه وإعادة توجيه السجلات إلى SIEM
4. تفعيل تصفية MAC وتعطيل WPS إذا لم تكن مطلوبة
5. تغيير بيانات الاعتماد الافتراضية وفرض مصادقة قوية

قواعد الكشف:
1. مراقبة طلبات HTTP POST إلى نقاط نهاية /tmpserver بحجم حمولة >10KB
2. تنبيهات على أخطاء التجزئة في syslog الموجه
3. تتبع محاولات المصادقة الفاشلة متبوعة بحالات شذوذ شبكية
4. مراقبة توليد العمليات غير المتوقعة من daemon tmpserver
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.8.1 - Asset Management and Inventory Control ECC 2024 A.12.6 - Management of Technical Vulnerabilities ECC 2024 A.14.2 - System Development and Change Management ECC 2024 A.16.1 - Information Security Incident Management
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF ID.RA-1 - Asset Management SAMA CSF PR.IP-12 - Vulnerability Management SAMA CSF DE.CM-8 - Vulnerability Scans SAMA CSF RS.MI-2 - Incident Response and Recovery
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.5.19 - Vulnerability Management ISO 27001:2022 A.8.1 - Asset Management ISO 27001:2022 A.12.6 - Management of Technical Vulnerabilities ISO 27001:2022 A.14.2 - System Development and Change Management
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
PCI DSS 6.2 - Ensure security patches are installed PCI DSS 11.2 - Perform vulnerability scans PCI DSS 12.2 - Implement configuration standards
📦 Affected Products / CPE 1 entries
tp-link:archer_ax53_firmware:1.0
📊 CVSS Score
8.0
/ 10.0 — High
📊 CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack VectorA — Adjacent
Attack ComplexityL — Low / Local
Privileges RequiredL — Low / Local
User InteractionN — None / Network
ScopeU — Unchanged
ConfidentialityH — High
IntegrityH — High
AvailabilityH — High
📋 Quick Facts
Severity High
CVSS Score8.0
CWECWE-122
EPSS0.03%
Exploit No
Patch ✓ Yes
Published 2026-02-03
Source Feed nvd
Views 5
🇸🇦 Saudi Risk Score
7.8
/ 10.0 — Saudi Risk
Priority: CRITICAL
🏷️ Tags
CWE-122
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