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CVE-2025-62404

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 via
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 network packet whose length exceeds the maximum expected value.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 packets. This affects widely deployed enterprise and residential routers in Saudi Arabia. A patch is available and should be deployed immediately given the high CVSS score of 8.0 and potential for code execution.

📄 Description (Arabic)

🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 26, 2026 16:00
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
High impact on Saudi telecommunications infrastructure (STC, Mobily, Zain) and enterprise networks. Affects banking sector (SAMA-regulated institutions) using Archer AX53 as edge routers or branch connectivity devices. Government agencies and critical infrastructure operators using these devices face potential network compromise. Healthcare sector (MOH facilities) and energy sector (ARAMCO, SEC) may experience service disruption. The vulnerability requires adjacent network access, limiting exposure but creating insider threat risk in corporate environments.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Telecommunications (STC, Mobily, Zain) Banking and Financial Services (SAMA-regulated) Government and Public Administration Healthcare (MOH) Energy and Utilities (ARAMCO, SEC) Enterprise Networks Critical Infrastructure
⚖️ 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)
2. Verify firmware versions via device management interface or SSH access
3. Isolate affected devices from critical network segments if patching cannot be completed within 24 hours
4. Disable remote management features on affected routers

PATCHING GUIDANCE:
1. Download latest firmware from TP-Link Saudi support portal (tp-link.com/sa)
2. Backup current configuration before patching
3. Apply firmware update via web interface: System Tools > Firmware Upgrade
4. Verify successful update by checking firmware version post-reboot
5. Test network connectivity and VPN/security appliance functionality

COMPENSATING CONTROLS (if immediate patching not possible):
1. Implement network segmentation to restrict adjacent network access
2. Enable router firewall and disable UPnP
3. Change default credentials and disable HTTP management (use HTTPS only)
4. Monitor router logs for suspicious packet patterns
5. Implement IDS/IPS rules to detect oversized packets to tmpserver modules

DETECTION RULES:
1. Monitor for packets exceeding normal MTU size destined to router management ports
2. Alert on segmentation faults in router syslog
3. Track unauthorized SSH/Telnet access attempts to router
4. Monitor for unexpected process execution on router (if accessible via SSH)
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديد جميع أجهزة TP-Link Archer AX53 في شبكتك باستخدام أدوات المسح (nmap، استعلامات Shodan)
2. التحقق من إصدارات البرنامج الثابت عبر واجهة إدارة الجهاز أو وصول SSH
3. عزل الأجهزة المتأثرة عن قطاعات الشبكة الحرجة إذا لم يكن التصحيح ممكناً خلال 24 ساعة
4. تعطيل ميزات الإدارة البعيدة على أجهزة التوجيه المتأثرة

إرشادات التصحيح:
1. تحميل أحدث برنامج ثابت من بوابة دعم TP-Link السعودية
2. نسخ احتياطي للإعدادات الحالية قبل التصحيح
3. تطبيق تحديث البرنامج الثابت عبر واجهة الويب: أدوات النظام > ترقية البرنامج الثابت
4. التحقق من نجاح التحديث بفحص إصدار البرنامج الثابت بعد إعادة التشغيل
5. اختبار اتصال الشبكة وعمل VPN وأجهزة الأمان

الضوابط البديلة (إذا لم يكن التصحيح الفوري ممكناً):
1. تطبيق تقسيم الشبكة لتقييد الوصول المجاور
2. تفعيل جدار الحماية وتعطيل UPnP
3. تغيير بيانات الاعتماد الافتراضية وتعطيل إدارة HTTP (استخدام HTTPS فقط)
4. مراقبة سجلات جهاز التوجيه للأنماط المريبة
5. تطبيق قواعد IDS/IPS للكشف عن الحزم الكبيرة

قواعد الكشف:
1. مراقبة الحزم التي تتجاوز حجم MTU العادي الموجهة لمنافذ إدارة جهاز التوجيه
2. تنبيهات أخطاء التجزئة في سجل جهاز التوجيه
3. تتبع محاولات وصول SSH/Telnet غير المصرح بها
4. مراقبة تنفيذ العمليات غير المتوقعة على جهاز التوجيه
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.8.1 - Asset Management and Inventory Control ECC 2024 A.12.6 - Change Management ECC 2024 A.14.2 - System Development and Maintenance ECC 2024 A.12.2 - Vulnerability and Patch Management
🔵 SAMA CSF
ID.RA-1 - Asset Management PR.IP-12 - Software, Firmware, and Information Updates DE.CM-8 - Vulnerability Scans RS.MI-2 - Incident Response and Recovery
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
A.12.6.1 - Change Management Procedures A.14.2.1 - Secure Development Policy A.12.2.1 - Vulnerability Management A.8.1.1 - Asset Inventory
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
Requirement 6.2 - Security Patches and Updates Requirement 11.2 - Vulnerability Scanning
📦 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
EPSS0.01%
Exploit No
Patch ✓ Yes
Published 2026-02-03
Source Feed nvd
Views 5
🇸🇦 Saudi Risk Score
7.8
/ 10.0 — Saudi Risk
Priority: HIGH
🏷️ Tags
CWE-122
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