CVE-2019-25293
Unquoted Service Path in BlueStacks Allows Local Code Execution
Publication date: 2026-02-06
Last updated on: 2026-02-06
Assigner: VulnCheck
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| bluestacks | app_player | 2.4.44.62.57 |
| bluestacks | app_player | to 2.4.44.62.57 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-428 | The product uses a search path that contains an unquoted element, in which the element contains whitespace or other separators. This can cause the product to access resources in a parent path. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2019-25293 is an unquoted service path vulnerability in the BlueStacks App Player version 2.4.44.62.57, specifically in the BstHdLogRotatorSvc service. The service executable path, located at C:\Program Files (x86)\Bluestacks\HD-LogRotatorService.exe, is not enclosed in quotes. Because of this, Windows may misinterpret the path due to spaces in directory names, allowing a local attacker to place a malicious executable in a location that gets executed instead of the legitimate service binary.
This vulnerability allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges by exploiting the way Windows handles unquoted service paths.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to local privilege escalation, allowing an attacker with local access to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges on the affected system.
Since the vulnerable service runs under the LocalSystem account with auto-start enabled, exploitation can give the attacker full control over the system, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This vulnerability can be detected by checking for unquoted service paths in the Windows services, specifically the BstHdLogRotatorSvc service related to BlueStacks App Player.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'You can use the following commands to identify the unquoted service path:'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Use WMIC to list services with auto-start mode and filter out Windows system paths to find unquoted paths: wmic service get name, displayname, pathname, startmode | findstr /i "Auto" | findstr /i /V "C:\\Windows" | findstr /i /V """'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Use the Service Control (sc) command to query the service configuration and confirm the binary path: sc qc BstHdLogRotatorSvc'}] [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
I don't know