Intel Ethernet Connection software up to 29.3 uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Intel Ethernet Connection software up to 29.3. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Such manipulation leads to uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2025-20015. The attack must be carried out locally. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Intel Ethernet Connection software up to 29.3. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncontrolled search path vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-427. The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Uncontrolled search path element for some Intel(R) Ethernet Connection software before version 29.4 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

The advisory is shared for download at intel.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-20015 since 11/06/2024. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 05/16/2025). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1574.

Upgrading to version 29.4 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-14571). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.7

VulDB Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Temp Score: 6.7
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CNA Base Score: 6.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uncontrolled search path
CWE: CWE-427 / CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Ethernet Connection software 29.4

Timelineinfo

11/06/2024 🔍
05/14/2025 +188 days 🔍
05/14/2025 +0 days 🔍
05/16/2025 +2 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-01294
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-20015 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-20015
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-308828
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Entryinfo

Created: 05/14/2025 07:01
Updated: 05/16/2025 07:37
Changes: 05/14/2025 07:01 (76), 05/16/2025 07:37 (1)
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