CVE - CVE-2025-42598

CVE-ID
CVE-2025-42598	Learn more at National Vulnerability Database (NVD) • CVSS Severity Rating • Fix Information • Vulnerable Software Versions • SCAP Mappings • CPE Information
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.
References
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MISC:https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU90649144/ URL:https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU90649144/ MISC:https://www.epson.co.uk/en_GB/faq/KA-01993/contents?loc=en-us URL:https://www.epson.co.uk/en_GB/faq/KA-01993/contents?loc=en-us MISC:https://www.epson.jp/support/misc_t/250428_oshirase.htm URL:https://www.epson.jp/support/misc_t/250428_oshirase.htm MISC:https://www2.epson.jp/support/misc_t/windrv_productlist.pdf URL:https://www2.epson.jp/support/misc_t/windrv_productlist.pdf
Assigning CNA
JPCERT/CC
Date Record Created
20250416	Disclaimer: The record creation date may reflect when the CVE ID was allocated or reserved, and does not necessarily indicate when this vulnerability was discovered, shared with the affected vendor, publicly disclosed, or updated in CVE.
Phase (Legacy)
Assigned (20250416)
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Comments (Legacy)

Proposed (Legacy)
N/A
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