CVE-2020-5681: Critical severity Epson EpsonNet SetupManager vulnerability

Published Dec 24, 2020
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Updated

Untrusted search path vulnerability in self-extracting files created by EpsonNet SetupManager versions 2.2.14 and earlier, and Offirio SynergyWare PrintDirector versions 1.6x/1.6y and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Epson EpsonNet SetupManager<2.2.15
Epson Offirio SynergyWare PrintDirector<1.6.1.1\/1.6.1.2

Event History

Dec 24, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:20 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:20 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-5681.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5681?

The severity of CVE-2020-5681 is critical with a severity value of 7.8.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-5681?

The affected software versions are EpsonNet SetupManager versions up to 2.2.14 and Offirio SynergyWare PrintDirector versions up to 1.6.1.1/1.6.1.2.

4

How does CVE-2020-5681 work?

CVE-2020-5681 allows an attacker to gain privileges by exploiting an untrusted search path vulnerability in self-extracting files created by EpsonNet SetupManager and Offirio SynergyWare PrintDirector.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2020-5681?

Yes, apply the latest security updates provided by Epson to fix CVE-2020-5681.

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