CVE-2025-10198: LizardBytes Sunshine for Windows contains a DLL search-order hijacking vulnerability

Published Sep 9, 2025
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Updated

Sunshine for Windows, version v2025.122.141614, contains a DLL search-order hijacking vulnerability, allowing attackers to insert a malicious DLL in user-writeable PATH directories.

Affected Software

3 affected components
LizardBytes Sunshine for Windows
All of the following
LizardByte Sunshine=2025.122.141614
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Sep 9, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:28 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-10198?

CVE-2025-10198 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for DLL search-order hijacking.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-10198?

To mitigate CVE-2025-10198, ensure that the application is updated to the latest version provided by LizardBytes that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What is a DLL search-order hijacking vulnerability?

A DLL search-order hijacking vulnerability occurs when an attacker can place a malicious DLL in a user-writable directory that is prioritized by the system over legitimate DLLs.

4

Can CVE-2025-10198 affect my system if I am not using LizardBytes Sunshine for Windows?

No, CVE-2025-10198 specifically affects only versions of LizardBytes Sunshine for Windows.

5

What steps should I take if I suspect exploitation of CVE-2025-10198?

If you suspect exploitation of CVE-2025-10198, you should immediately remove any unauthorized DLLs from user-writeable directories and update your software to the latest version.

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