CVE-2025-20056
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes an improper input validation vulnerability in Intel VTune Profiler that allows authenticated local users to escalate privileges. Attackers could manipulate data with low complexity attacks, potentially affecting system integrity and availability. Only users with local access to systems running vulnerable VTune Profiler versions are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Intel VTune Profiler
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Local authenticated attacker gains elevated privileges to manipulate data or disrupt VTune Profiler functionality
Likely Case
Authenticated user exploits the vulnerability to modify VTune Profiler data or settings
If Mitigated
Minimal impact with proper access controls and patched software
🎯 Exploit Status
Attack requires authenticated user and local access
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2025.1 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01355.html
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download Intel VTune Profiler 2025.1 or later from Intel's website. 2. Uninstall current vulnerable version. 3. Install updated version. 4. Restart system.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict VTune Profiler Access
allLimit user access to VTune Profiler to only authorized personnel
Network Segmentation
allIsolate systems running VTune Profiler from general user networks
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove VTune Profiler from systems where it's not essential
- Implement strict access controls and monitor for unusual VTune Profiler activity
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check VTune Profiler version via Help > About in the application or check installed programs listCheck Version:
On Windows: Check Programs and Features. On Linux: Check package manager or run 'vtune --version'Verify Fix Applied:
Verify installed version is 2025.1 or later📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual VTune Profiler process activity
- Failed privilege escalation attempts
- Unexpected VTune Profiler configuration changes
Network Indicators:
- Local system calls to VTune Profiler from unauthorized users
SIEM Query:
ProcessName="vtune*" AND (EventID=4688 OR EventID=4689) AND User NOT IN (authorized_users_list)