CVE-2019-25568
Memu Play 6.0.7 Privilege Escalation via Insecure File Permissions
Description
Memu Play 6.0.7 contains an insecure file permissions vulnerability that allows low-privilege users to escalate privileges by replacing the MemuService.exe executable. Attackers can rename and overwrite MemuService.exe in the installation directory with a malicious executable, which executes with system-level privileges when the service restarts after a computer reboot.
INFO
Published Date :
March 21, 2026, 1:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 21, 2026, 4:48 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Restrict write permissions on the installation directory.
- Ensure only privileged users can modify MemuService.exe.
- Apply vendor patches when available.
- Monitor file integrity of critical executables.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2019-25568.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46437 | Exploit VDB Entry |
| https://www.memuplay.com/ | Product |
| https://www.memuplay.com/download-en.php?file_name=Memu-Setup&from=official_release | Product |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/memu-play-privilege-escalation-via-insecure-file-permissions | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:microvirt:memu:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 6.0.7 Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46437 Types: Exploit, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.memuplay.com/ Types: Product Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.memuplay.com/download-en.php?file_name=Memu-Setup&from=official_release Types: Product Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/memu-play-privilege-escalation-via-insecure-file-permissions Types: Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Memu Play 6.0.7 contains an insecure file permissions vulnerability that allows low-privilege users to escalate privileges by replacing the MemuService.exe executable. Attackers can rename and overwrite MemuService.exe in the installation directory with a malicious executable, which executes with system-level privileges when the service restarts after a computer reboot. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-306 Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46437 Added Reference https://www.memuplay.com/ Added Reference https://www.memuplay.com/download-en.php?file_name=Memu-Setup&from=official_release Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/memu-play-privilege-escalation-via-insecure-file-permissions