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5.4

Intel Graphics Software Allows Escalation of Privilege

CVE-2025-21099 · published 1 year ago
Summary

Some versions of Intel Graphics software have a security issue that could allow a user with permission to access the system to gain more access than they should have. This could potentially be exploited by a malicious user. Users should check for updates to Intel Graphics software and apply any available patches.

Original advisory text
Uncontrolled search path for some Intel(R) Graphics software may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Uncontrolled search path for some Intel(R) Graphics software may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
5.4 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-427Uncontrolled Search Path Element
Timeline
Published13 May 2025
Updated26 Oct 2026
First seen7 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2025-21099 · NVD
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