CVE-2025-8656

Kenwood DMX958XR Protection Mechanism Failure Software Downgrade Vulnerability

Description

Kenwood DMX958XR Protection Mechanism Failure Software Downgrade Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows physically present attackers to downgrade software on affected installations of Kenwood DMX958XR devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the libSystemLib library. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of version information before performing an update. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-26355.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Third-Party Advisory zerodayinitiative.com
Affected: Kenwood DMX958XR
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-804/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-8656?
CVE-2025-8656 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-8656?
To fix CVE-2025-8656, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-8656 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-8656 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-8656?
CVE-2025-8656 affects Kenwood DMX958XR.
This platform uses data from the NIST NVD, MITRE CVE, MITRE CWE, First.org and CISA KEV but is not endorsed or certified by these entities. CVE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CVE content is MITRE's CVE web site. CWE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CWE content is MITRE's CWE web site.
© 2025 Under My Watch. All Rights Reserved.