CVE-2025-25059
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Intel One Boot Flash Update software allows local authenticated attackers to escalate privileges via an uncontrolled search path (DLL hijacking). It affects users running vulnerable Intel OFU versions on Windows systems where an attacker can place malicious files in search paths.
💻 Affected Systems
- Intel(R) One Boot Flash Update (Intel(R) OFU)
⚠️ 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
Complete system compromise with administrative privileges, allowing installation of persistent malware, data theft, and system manipulation.
Likely Case
Local privilege escalation enabling attackers to bypass security controls, install additional malware, or access restricted system resources.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper user access controls, application whitelisting, and restricted local access preventing malicious file placement.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires authenticated user, local access, specific attack conditions, and user interaction. High complexity reduces likelihood of widespread exploitation.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 14.1.31 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01331.html
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download Intel OFU version 14.1.31 or later from Intel's official website. 2. Run the installer with administrative privileges. 3. Follow on-screen instructions. 4. Restart the system when prompted.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict DLL Search Path
windowsConfigure Windows to use Safe DLL Search Mode to prevent loading DLLs from current directory
reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager" /v SafeDllSearchMode /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
Application Whitelisting
windowsImplement application control policies to prevent unauthorized executables from running
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove or restrict Intel OFU software from systems where it's not essential
- Implement strict user access controls and monitor for suspicious file placement in application directories
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Intel OFU version in Control Panel > Programs and Features or run 'wmic product get name,version' and look for Intel OFU versions below 14.1.31Check Version:
wmic product where "name like '%Intel%One%Boot%Flash%Update%'" get name,versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify installed version is 14.1.31 or higher using same methods as vulnerability check📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Windows Event Logs showing DLL loading from unusual locations
- Process creation events for Intel OFU with suspicious parent processes
Network Indicators:
- No network indicators - local vulnerability only
SIEM Query:
EventID=4688 AND (NewProcessName contains "ofu" OR NewProcessName contains "IntelBoot") AND ParentProcessName contains unusual patterns