Is CVE-2025-8298 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2025-8298 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2025-8298 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2025-8298 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-8298?

CVE-2025-8298 has a CVSS score of 3.8 (LOW).

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LOW

CVE-2025-8298

CWE-125Published: September 2, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

3.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Realtek RTL8811AU rtwlanu.sys N6CQueryInformationHandleCustomized11nOids Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Realtek RTL8811AU drivers. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the N6CQueryInformationHandleCustomized11nOids function. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the kernel. Was ZDI-CAN-25864.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-8298 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.