SB2025032819 - UNIX symbolic link following in FutureNet NXR series and VXR series routers



SB2025032819 - UNIX symbolic link following in FutureNet NXR series and VXR series routers

Published: March 28, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025032819
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Physical access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) UNIX symbolic link following (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-30485)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a symlink following issue. An administrator with physical access can create a specially crafted symbolic link to a critical file on the system and obtain or destroy internal files.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.