CVE-2025-20065
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Display Virtualization for Windows OS software allows local attackers to escalate privileges by exploiting an uncontrolled search path in device drivers. It affects systems running vulnerable versions of this software where an authenticated user could execute malicious code. The attack requires local access and user interaction but could lead to full system compromise.
💻 Affected Systems
- Display Virtualization for Windows OS software
⚠️ 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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- 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
Complete system takeover with administrative privileges, allowing attacker to install malware, steal sensitive data, or disrupt system operations.
Likely Case
Local privilege escalation enabling attackers to gain higher privileges than their current user account, potentially accessing restricted system resources.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper access controls and user privilege restrictions, though vulnerability still exists in the software.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires authenticated user, local access, and user interaction. Described as high complexity attack.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version 1797 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01303.html
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download and install Display Virtualization for Windows OS software version 1797 or later from Intel. 2. Follow installation prompts. 3. Restart system as required.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict local user privileges
windowsLimit standard user accounts to prevent privilege escalation attempts
Remove vulnerable software
windowsUninstall Display Virtualization for Windows OS if not required
Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program > Select Display Virtualization for Windows OS > Uninstall
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict least privilege access controls for all user accounts
- Monitor for suspicious local privilege escalation attempts and restrict user access to vulnerable systems
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Display Virtualization for Windows OS software version in Control Panel > Programs > Programs and FeaturesCheck Version:
wmic product where name="Display Virtualization for Windows OS" get versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify installed version is 1797 or later in Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unexpected privilege escalation events
- Suspicious driver loading
- Unauthorized access to system directories
Network Indicators:
- Not applicable - local vulnerability
SIEM Query:
EventID=4688 AND ProcessName contains "Display Virtualization" AND NewProcessName contains system directories