#VU109223 Untrusted search path in Intel Graphics Driver for Intel Arc graphics and Intel Iris Xe graphics - CVE-2025-20041
Published: May 15, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU109223
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-20041
CWE-ID: CWE-426
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Intel Graphics Driver for Intel Arc graphics and Intel Iris Xe graphics
Intel Graphics Driver for Intel Arc graphics and Intel Iris Xe graphics
Software vendor:
Intel
Intel
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path. A local user can place a malicious binary into a specific location on the system and execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.