cve-2025-42598
Vulnerability from cvelistv5
Published
2025-04-28 08:20
Modified
2025-04-28 16:10
Summary
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.
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