#VU109161 Unquoted Search Path or Element in Ethernet Connections Boot Utility - CVE-2025-20015

Vulnerability identifier: #VU109161

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-20015

CWE-ID: CWE-428

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Ethernet Connections Boot Utility
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to uncontrolled search path element. A local user can gain elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Ethernet Connections Boot Utility: before 29.4

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External links
https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01294.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.