CVE-2025-42598 Details
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.
A vulnerability exists in multiple SEIKO EPSON printer drivers for Windows when installed or used in a language other than English. The drivers have improper access permission settings that can be exploited to overwrite certain DLL files with all account privileges. This flaw could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges on the affected Windows system.
Users can apply the Epson Printer Driver Security Support Tool, available as a standalone download or through the Epson Software Updater, to address this vulnerability. For those using Epson Software Updater, the tool will be automatically installed after downloading. Additionally, Epson plans to release updated printer drivers addressing this vulnerability for various models starting in mid-June 2025.
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Assessed Apr 28, 2025CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 28, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU90649144/ | [email protected] | AdvisoryRemedy |
| https://www2.epson.jp/support/misc_t/windrv_productlist.pdf | [email protected] | Broken LinkVendor |
| https://www.epson.co.uk/en_GB/faq/KA-01993/contents?loc=en-us | [email protected] | |
| https://www.epson.jp/support/misc_t/250428_oshirase.htm | [email protected] | AdvisoryRemedyVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-276 | Incorrect Default Permissions | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
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| SEIKO EPSON printer drivers | All versions |
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| Microsoft Windows XP | All versions |
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| Microsoft Windows XP Professional | All versions |
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| Microsoft Windows Vista | All versions |
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| Microsoft Windows 7 | All versions |
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| Microsoft Windows 8 | All versions |
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| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | All versions |
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| Microsoft Windows 10 | All versions |
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| Microsoft Windows 11 | All versions |
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| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | All versions |
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| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 | All versions |
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| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 | All versions |
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| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | All versions |
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| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | All versions |
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| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | All versions |
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| Microsoft Windows Server 2025 | All versions |
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 28, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |