Local privilege escalation via uncontrolled search path
Published May 13, 2025 · Updated Feb 26, 2026
Uncontrolled search path handling in Intel Graphics software allows local users to escalate privileges through local access. Intel has not disclosed the affected executable, library-loading operation, or untrusted path element used to redirect execution. Exploitation requires existing low-privileged access, high complexity, a present attack condition, and active user interaction; successful abuse grants elevated control over the host.
Summary
What happened
Uncontrolled search path handling in Intel Graphics software allows local users to escalate privileges through local access. Intel has not disclosed the affected executable, library-loading operation, or untrusted path element used to redirect execution. Exploitation requires existing low-privileged access, high complexity, a present attack condition, and active user interaction; successful abuse grants elevated control over the host.
The record
- CVE
- CVE-2025-21099
- Published
- May 13, 2025
- Updated
- Feb 26, 2026
- Vendor
- Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.
- Product
- Intel Graphics Drivers
- Classifications
- CWE-427, T1574
- Attack vector
- local
- Privileges
- authenticated
Timeline
How it unfolded
- May 13, 2025CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
- Feb 26, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.
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