Intel RealSense Dynamic Calibrator Software prior 2.14.2.0 uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Intel RealSense Dynamic Calibrator Software and classified as problematic. This impacts an unknown function. This manipulation causes uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2025-22838. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Intel RealSense Dynamic Calibrator Software. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncontrolled search path vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Uncontrolled search path for some Intel(R) RealSense(TM) Dynamic Calibrator software before version 2.14.2.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

It is possible to read the advisory at intel.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-22838 since 01/24/2025. The exploitation appears to be difficult. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/12/2025). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1574 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 270101 (Fedora 41 : log4cxx (2025-1b48c1a920)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 2.14.2.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (270101). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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

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VulDB Temp Score: 6.7
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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: 270101
Nessus Name: Fedora 41 : log4cxx (2025-1b48c1a920)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: RealSense Dynamic Calibrator Software 2.14.2.0

Timelineinfo

01/24/2025 CVE reserved
08/12/2025 +199 days Advisory disclosed
08/12/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/12/2025 +61 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-01318
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-22838 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-22838
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-319735

Entryinfo

Created: 08/12/2025 20:34
Updated: 10/12/2025 18:33
Changes: 08/12/2025 20:34 (75), 10/12/2025 18:33 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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