CVE-2025-0416: CWE-250 Execution with unnecessary privileges in Valmet Valmet DNA
Description
CVE-2025-0416 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in Valmet DNA prior to version C2023. It arises from an insecure DCOM configuration where the Valmet DNA Engineering DCOM object has permissions to run commands with the SeImpersonatePrivilege. This Windows privilege allows a process to impersonate another user, enabling an attacker with limited privileges to escalate to full system control.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.9high
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves the Valmet DNA Engineering DCOM object having excessive permissions that allow execution of commands as a user with SeImpersonatePrivilege. An attacker with local access can exploit this misconfiguration to escalate their privileges on the affected system. The vulnerability affects Valmet DNA versions prior to C2023, specifically version C2007 as stated. The CVSS 4.0 score is 8.9, indicating a high severity due to the ease of exploitation and potential impact. No official patch or remediation level has been provided by the vendor as of the published date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with local access to escalate privileges and gain complete control of the affected system. This can lead to unauthorized actions, including executing arbitrary commands with elevated privileges, potentially compromising system integrity and confidentiality.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and review DCOM permissions to limit unnecessary privileges where possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- NCSC-FI
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-13T12:24:09.743Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a8eefb7acd9273b49f58b70
Added to database: 08/26/2026, 13:52:55 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 18:07:05 UTC
Last updated: 10/09/2026, 06:48:12 UTC
Views: 71
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