Intel oneAPI DPC++ C++ Compiler Software Iinstallers default permission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Intel oneAPI DPC++ C++ Compiler Software Iinstallers. This issue affects some unknown processing. Such manipulation leads to default permission. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2025-20087. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Intel oneAPI DPC++ C++ Compiler Software Iinstallers (unknown version) and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a default permission vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-276. During installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Incorrect default permissions for some Intel(R) oneAPI DPC++/C++ Compiler software installers may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

The advisory is available at intel.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-20087 since 01/24/2025. The exploitation is known to be difficult. Local access is required to approach this attack. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/16/2025). This vulnerability is assigned to T1222 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 250289 (Intel oneAPI Base Toolkit < 2025.1.0 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (250289). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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

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VulDB Temp Score: 6.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Default permission
CWE: CWE-276 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 250289
Nessus Name: Intel oneAPI Base Toolkit < 2025.1.0 Multiple Vulnerabilities

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

01/24/2025 CVE reserved
08/12/2025 +199 days Advisory disclosed
08/12/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/16/2025 +4 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-01285
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-20087 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-20087
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-319730

Entryinfo

Created: 08/12/2025 20:33
Updated: 08/16/2025 08:29
Changes: 08/12/2025 20:33 (73), 08/16/2025 08:29 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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