#VU109237 Untrusted search path in Intel products - CVE-2025-20108

Vulnerability identifier: #VU109237

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/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-2025-20108

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Network Adapter Driver for Microsoft Windows 11
Hardware solutions / Drivers
Administrative Tools for Intel Network Adapters
Hardware solutions / Drivers
Intel Ethernet Adapter Complete Driver Pack
Hardware solutions / Drivers

Vendor: 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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Network Adapter Driver for Microsoft Windows 11: before 29.4

Administrative Tools for Intel Network Adapters: before 29.4

Intel Ethernet Adapter Complete Driver Pack: before 29.4

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External links
https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01293.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.