CVE-2025-9146
Linksys E5600 Firmware checkFw.sh verify_gemtek_header risky encryption
Description
A flaw has been found in Linksys E5600 1.1.0.26. The affected element is the function verify_gemtek_header of the file checkFw.sh of the component Firmware Handler. Executing manipulation can lead to risky cryptographic algorithm. The attack may be launched remotely. The attack requires a high level of complexity. The exploitability is described as difficult. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:HAttack ComplexityHigh
PR:HPrivileges RequiredHigh
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Linksys
commercial·USaka linksys by cisco
Linksys Holdings, Inc.
commercial·USaka linksys
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
Attack Graph
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References
https://github.com/IOTRes/IOT_Firmware_Update/blob/main/Linksys/E5600.md
github.com
https://vuldb.com/?submit.628642
vuldb.com
https://github.com/IOTRes/IOT_Firmware_Update/blob/main/Linksys/E5600.md
github.com
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