Overview
The CVE-2025-27811 vulnerability is a local privilege escalation issue that resides in Razer Synapse 4. The vulnerability impacts Razer Synapse 4 versions up to and including 4.0.86.2502180127. Razer Synapse 4 is a popular software solution used for managing various Razer devices. As such, this vulnerability can potentially affect a significant number of users worldwide.
The severity of this vulnerability underscores the need for immediate attention. Successful exploitation can lead to system compromise or data leakage. Given the widespread use of Razer devices and their associated software, this vulnerability presents a significant risk to users’ data and system security.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-27811
Severity: High (7.8)
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required
Impact: Potential system compromise or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Razer Synapse 4 | Up to and including 4.0.86.2502180127
How the Exploit Works
CVE-2025-27811 leverages a vulnerable COM interface in the razer_elevation_service.exe service. An attacker with local access to the system can exploit this vulnerability to escalate their privileges. This access elevation can then be used to compromise the system or extract sensitive data.
Conceptual Example Code
The following pseudocode provides a hypothetical example of how this vulnerability might be exploited:
// Obtain a reference to the vulnerable COM interface
var vulnerableInterface = GetComInterface("Razer.ElevationService");
// Use the interface to elevate privileges
vulnerableInterface.ElevatePrivileges();
// Now run a malicious operation with elevated privileges
RunMaliciousOperation();Please note that this is a conceptual example and may not reflect the exact method of exploitation.
Mitigation and Recommendations
To mitigate the CVE-2025-27811 vulnerability, it is highly recommended to apply the patch provided by the vendor. If the patch cannot be applied immediately, users can temporarily use a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) as a protective measure. It is, however, vital to note that these are temporary solutions, and the vendor’s patch should be applied as soon as possible for effective mitigation.