Vulnerability Description
DLL search order hijacking vulnerability in the wave.exe executable for Windows 11, version 1.27.8. Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow attackers with local access to execute arbitrary code by placing an arbitrary file in the 'C:\Users<user>\AppData\Local\Temp' directory, which could lead to arbitrary code execution and persistence. This vulnerability is only replicable in versions of Windows 11 and does not affect earlier versions.
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FAQ
What is CVE-2025-40979?
CVE-2025-40979 is a documented vulnerability. DLL search order hijacking vulnerability in the wave.exe executable for Windows 11, version 1.27.8. Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow attackers with local access to execute arbitrary code...
How severe is CVE-2025-40979?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2025-40979. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-40979?
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