CVE-2025-8299

High

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.

SeverityHigh
CVSS8.8
Exploit probability—
ProductRealtek Wi-fi Usb Driver
PublishedSep 2, 2025
First seenSep 2, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-122CWE-122

How to fix

Update
  • realtek wi-fi_usb_driver1030.52.0325.2025 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
realtek wi-fi_usb_driverv < 1030.52.0325.20251030.52.0325.2025

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