CVE-2025-5995

Canon EOS Webcam Utility Pro for MAC OS contains an insecure permission issue potentially leading to code execution and privilege escalation

Description

Canon EOS Webcam Utility Pro for MAC OS version 2.3d (2.3.29) and earlier contains an improper directory permissions vulnerability. Exploitation of this vulnerability requires administrator access by a malicious user. An attacker could modify the directory, potentially resulting in code execution and ultimately leading to privilege escalation.

Category

4.6
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.01%
Vendor Advisory canon.com Vendor Advisory canon-europe.com
Affected: Canon USA Inc. Canon EOS Webcam Utility Pro
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-5995?
CVE-2025-5995 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-5995?
To fix CVE-2025-5995, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-5995 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-5995 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-5995?
CVE-2025-5995 affects Canon USA Inc. Canon EOS Webcam Utility Pro.
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