CVE-2025-42598
Seiko Epson Printer DLL Hijacking Vulnerability
Description
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.
INFO
Published Date :
April 28, 2025, 9:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
April 29, 2025, 1:52 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-42598
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update all SEIKO EPSON printer drivers to the latest version.
- Apply restrictive file system permissions to installed drivers.
- Monitor for unauthorized DLL placement or execution attempts.
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Cyber Security News
SEIKO EPSON Printer Vulnerabilities Let Attackers Execute Arbitrary Code
A critical security vulnerability in SEIKO EPSON printer drivers for Windows has been identified, allowing malicious actors to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM-level privileges. The vulnerability, t ... Read more
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 28, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description 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. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/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:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-276 Added Reference https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU90649144/ Added Reference https://www.epson.co.uk/en_GB/faq/KA-01993/contents?loc=en-us Added Reference https://www.epson.jp/support/misc_t/250428_oshirase.htm Added Reference https://www2.epson.jp/support/misc_t/windrv_productlist.pdf