CVE-2020-37129

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.34%

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CVE-2020-37129 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Memu Play 7.1.3 contains an insecure folder permissions vulnerability that allows low-privileged users to modify the MemuService.exe executable. Attackers can replace the service executable with a malicious file during system restart to gain SYSTEM-level privileges by exploiting unrestricted file modification permissions.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Memu Play 7.1.3 contains an insecure folder permissions vulnerability that allows low-privileged users to modify the MemuService.exe executable. Attackers can replace the service executable with a malicious file during system restart to gain SYSTEM-level privileges by exploiting unrestricted file modification permissions.

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Weakness Enumeration

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Timeline

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Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-37129?
Memu Play 7.1.3 contains an insecure folder permissions vulnerability that allows low-privileged users to modify the MemuService.exe executable. Attackers can replace the service executable with a malicious file during system restart to gain SYSTEM-level privileges by exploiting unrestricted file modification permissions.
How severe is CVE-2020-37129?
CVE-2020-37129 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-37129?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST