Buffer overflow in Totolink T6

CVE-2025-8170

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in TOTOLINK T6 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015. This vulnerability affects the function tcpcheck_net of the file /router/meshSlaveDlfw of the component MQTT Packet Handler. The manipulation of the argument serverIp leads to buffer overflow. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.010 (60.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-8170?
CVE-2025-8170 is a high-severity vulnerability in Totolink T6, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2025-07-25.
How severe is CVE-2025-8170?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2025-8170 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.