CVE-2025-27998 — HIGH (8.4)

Vulnerability Description

An issue in Valvesoftware Steam Client Steam Client 1738026274 allows attackers to escalate privileges via a crafted executable or DLL.

CVSS Score

8.4

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-94

References

https://gist.github.com/sornram9254/e8d10efcf246cc50ff3d4f837b261616

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-27998?

CVE-2025-27998 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH). An issue in Valvesoftware Steam Client Steam Client 1738026274 allows attackers to escalate privileges via a crafted executable or DLL.

How severe is CVE-2025-27998?

CVE-2025-27998 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-27998?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.