CVE-2022-25996

Name: CVE-2022-25996
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-05T22:15:10.897+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-25996 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the confsrv addTimeGroup functionality of TCL LinkHub Mesh Wi-Fi MS1G_00_01.00_14. A specially-crafted network packet can lead to a buffer overflow. EPSS estimates a 1.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the confsrv addTimeGroup functionality of TCL LinkHub Mesh Wi-Fi MS1G_00_01.00_14. A specially-crafted network packet can lead to a buffer overflow. An attacker can send a malicious packet to trigger this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.04%

59.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tcl	Linkhub Mesh Wifi Ac1200	ms1g_00_01.00_14

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1482Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1482Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 5, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-25996?

How severe is CVE-2022-25996?

CVE-2022-25996 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-25996?

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Source: NVD / NIST