CVE-2014-125122
Severity CVSS v4.0:
MEDIUM
Type:
CWE-121
Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Publication date:
31/07/2025
Last modified:
31/07/2025
Description
A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the tmUnblock.cgi endpoint of the Linksys WRT120N wireless router. The vulnerability is triggered by sending a specially crafted HTTP POST request with an overly long TM_Block_URL parameter to the endpoint. By exploiting this flaw, an unauthenticated remote attacker can overwrite memory in a controlled manner, enabling them to temporarily reset the administrator password of the device to a blank value. This grants unauthorized access to the router’s web management interface without requiring valid credentials.
Impact
Base Score 4.0
5.30
Severity 4.0
MEDIUM
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/auxiliary/admin/http/linksys_tmunblock_admin_reset_bof.rb
- https://web.archive.org/web/20210424073058/http://www.devttys0.com/2014/02/wrt120n-fprintf-stack-overflow/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/31758
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/linksys-wrt120n-stack-based-buffer-overflow-admin-password-reset