Overview
This report details a significant out-of-bounds write vulnerability within the ASR180x implementation in lte-telephony, identified as CVE-2025-49492. It affects various Linux-based operating systems, including Falcon_Linux, Kestrel, and Lapwing_Linux versions prior to v1536. If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to a buffer underrun, potentially leading to system compromise or data leakage.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-49492
Severity: High – CVSS 7.4
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: System compromise, potential data leakage
Affected Products
Product | Affected Versions
Falcon_Linux | Before v1536
Kestrel | Before v1536
Lapwing_Linux | Before v1536
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability arises from the ASR180x component in lte-telephony, wherein an out-of-bounds write is possible. This can trigger a buffer underrun during the execution of certain program files, specifically apps/atcmd_server/src/dev_api.C. An attacker could exploit this flaw by sending specially crafted data packets, which could lead to memory corruption, system instability, or even complete system compromise.
Conceptual Example Code
Below is a conceptual representation of how the vulnerability might be exploited:
POST /atcmd_server/src/dev_api.C HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/octet-stream
{ "buffer_contents": "OVERFLOWING_DATA_PACKET" }
This represents an oversized data packet sent to the vulnerable endpoint, which could trigger the buffer underrun.
Mitigation
Users are advised to update their affected systems to v1536 or later. In scenarios where immediate patching is not possible, implementing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can provide temporary mitigation by detecting and blocking malicious traffic.
