Synaptics Fingerprint Driver prior 5.5.3537.1066/5.5.4022.1052 Installation C:\ProgramData\Synaptics uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Synaptics Fingerprint Driver. This impacts an unknown function of the file C:\ProgramData\Synaptics of the component Installation Handler. The manipulation results in uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-11772. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Synaptics Fingerprint Driver. Affected is an unknown functionality of the file C:\ProgramData\Synaptics of the component Installation Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncontrolled search path vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A carefully crafted DLL, copied to C:\ProgramData\Synaptics folder, allows a local user to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges during driver installation.

The advisory is shared for download at synaptics.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-11772 since 10/15/2025. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1574.

Upgrading to version 5.5.3537.1066 or 5.5.4022.1052 eliminates this vulnerability.

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.7

VulDB Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Temp Score: 6.7
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 6.6
CNA Vector (Synaptics): 🔒

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uncontrolled search path
CWE: CWE-427 / CWE-426
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: Yes
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Fingerprint Driver 5.5.3537.1066/5.5.4022.1052

Timelineinfo

10/15/2025 CVE reserved
12/01/2025 +47 days Advisory disclosed
12/01/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/01/2025 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: synaptics.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-11772 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-11772
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-333936

Entryinfo

Created: 12/01/2025 23:32
Changes: 12/01/2025 23:32 (65)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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