VDB-336064 · CVE-2025-13664 · GCVE-0-2025-13664

Altera Quartus Prime Standard up to 23.1.1 uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Altera Quartus Prime Standard up to 23.1.1. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Executing a manipulation can lead to uncontrolled search path. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-13664. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Altera Quartus Prime Standard up to 23.1.1 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality. 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. CVE summarizes:

A potential security vulnerability in Quartus® Prime Standard Edition Design Software may allow escalation of privilege.

The advisory is shared for download at altera.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-13664 since 11/25/2025. The exploitation appears 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 12/12/2025). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1574.

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

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Productinfo

Vendor

Altera

Name

Quartus Prime Standard

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

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

VulDB Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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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

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

11/25/2025 CVE reserved
12/11/2025 +16 days VulDB entry created
12/12/2025 +0 days Advisory disclosed
12/12/2025 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: altera.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-13664 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-13664
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-336064

Entryinfo

Created: 12/12/2025 00:36
Changes: 12/12/2025 00:36 (73)
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