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CVE-2025-8299 — Realtek rtl81xx SDK Wi-Fi Driver MgntActSet_TEREDO_SET_RS_PACKET Heap-based Buffer Overflow Local…

Realtek · Wi-Fi Usb Driver · Published 2 Sept 2025 · Modified 30 Sept 2026

Description

Realtek rtl81xx SDK Wi-Fi Driver MgntActSet_TEREDO_SET_RS_PACKET Heap-based Buffer Overflow Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Realtek rtl81xx SDK Wi-Fi driver. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the MgntActSet_TEREDO_SET_RS_PACKET function. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-25857.

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What to do
  1. Check whether Wi-Fi Usb Driver is in your asset inventory.
  2. Patch in the next maintenance window; prioritise internet-facing systems.
  3. Record the decision in your risk register for audit evidence.
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Link: adminadda.com/cve/CVE-2025-8299