Seiko Epson Printer Driver on Windows default permission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Seiko Epson Printer Driver on Windows. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Executing a manipulation can lead to default permission. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-42598. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Seiko Epson Printer Driver on Windows (affected version not known). This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a default permission vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-276. During installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Multiple SEIKO EPSON printer drivers for Windows OS are configured with an improper access permission settings when installed or used in a language other than English. If a user is directed to place a crafted DLL file in a location of an attacker's choosing, the attacker may execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privilege on a Windows system on which the printer driver is installed.

The advisory is available at epson.co.uk. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-42598 since 04/16/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/28/2025). This vulnerability is assigned to T1222 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Class: Default permission
CWE: CWE-276 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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04/16/2025 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: epson.co.uk
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-42598 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-42598
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-306406

Entryinfo

Created: 04/28/2025 12:16
Updated: 04/28/2025 13:45
Changes: 04/28/2025 12:16 (74), 04/28/2025 13:45 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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