Intel oneAPI DPC++ C++ Compiler Software prior 2025.0.1 uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Intel oneAPI DPC++ C++ Compiler Software. The impacted element is an unknown function. The manipulation leads to uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2025-20627. The attack must be carried out locally. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Intel oneAPI DPC++ C++ Compiler Software. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects an 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. The summary by CVE is:

Uncontrolled search path for some Intel(R) oneAPI DPC++/C++ Compiler software before version 2025.0.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

The advisory is shared at intel.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-20627 since 10/12/2024. The exploitation is known to be difficult. An attack has to be approached locally. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/16/2025). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1574 for this issue.

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.

Upgrading to version 2025.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (250289). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.7

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

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: oneAPI DPC++ C++ Compiler Software 2025.0.1

Timelineinfo

10/12/2024 CVE reserved
08/12/2025 +304 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-2025-20627 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-20627
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-319733

Entryinfo

Created: 08/12/2025 20:34
Updated: 08/16/2025 08:29
Changes: 08/12/2025 20:34 (75), 08/16/2025 08:29 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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