CVE-2019-25568

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: March 21, 2026 Modified: March 21, 2026
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Description

Memu Play 6.0.7 contains an insecure file permissions vulnerability that allows low-privilege users to escalate privileges by replacing the MemuService.exe executable. Attackers can rename and overwrite MemuService.exe in the installation directory with a malicious executable, which executes with system-level privileges when the service restarts after a computer reboot.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46437
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://www.memuplay.com/
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://www.memuplay.com/download-en.php?file_name=Memu-Setup&from=official_release
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/memu-play-privilege-escalation-via-insecure-file-permissions
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-306

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