CVE-2025-4749
Published: 16 May 2025
Summary
CVE-2025-4749 is a high-severity Improper Resource Shutdown or Release (CWE-404) vulnerability in Dlink Di-7003G Firmware. Its CVSS base score is 8.7 (High).
Operationally, exploitation aligns with the MITRE ATT&CK technique Endpoint Denial of Service (T1499); ranked in the top 25.3% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog; a public proof-of-concept is referenced.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2025-15405
Vulnerability details
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in D-Link DI-7003GV2 24.04.18D1 R(68125). This vulnerability affects the function sub_4983B0 of the file /H5/backup.asp?opt=reset of the component Factory Reset Handler. The manipulation leads to denial of service. The attack can be initiated…
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remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
- CWE(s)
Related Threats
MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise TechniquesAI
Why these techniques?
Unauthenticated remote exploitation of the factory reset handler enables endpoint denial of service through application or system exploitation.
Affected Assets
Mitigating Controls
Likely Mitigating Controls AI
Per-CVE control mapping for this CVE has not run yet; the list below is derived from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry.
Contingency plan updates incorporate proper resource shutdown and release steps, preventing attackers from leveraging incomplete cleanup during recovery scenarios.
Mandates explicit shutdown of the network connection at session conclusion, directly addressing improper resource release.
Requires proper shutdown/release procedures that include overwriting or isolating data to block unintended transfer via reused system objects.
Procedures can mandate orderly shutdown or release of resources when failures occur, preventing improper resource handling after a fault.