D-Link DIR-832x 240802 0x42232c macaddr privilege escalation

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6.3$5k-$25k0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in D-Link DIR-832x 240802. Impacted is the function 0x42232c. Executing a manipulation of the argument macaddr can lead to Remote Privilege Escalation. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-29042. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in D-Link DIR-832x 240802 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function 0x42232c. The manipulation of the argument macaddr with an unknown input leads to a remote privilege escalation vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue in dlink DIR 832x 240802 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the macaddr key value to the function 0x42232c

The advisory is shared for download at dlink.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-29042 since 03/11/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 05/24/2025).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-11767). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

03/11/2025 🔍
04/17/2025 +36 days 🔍
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05/24/2025 +37 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: dlink.com

Advisory: dlink.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-29042 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-29042
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-305464
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/17/2025 18:01
Updated: 05/24/2025 22:47
Changes: 04/17/2025 18:01 (53), 05/24/2025 22:47 (1)
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