CVE-2025-27711
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Intel One Boot Flash Update software allows local authenticated users to escalate privileges through incorrect default permissions. Attackers could gain elevated system access by exploiting the software's Ring 3 user application permissions. Systems running vulnerable Intel OFU versions are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Intel One Boot Flash Update (Intel 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 data theft, system modification, and persistence establishment
Likely Case
Local privilege escalation enabling installation of malware, data access, and system configuration changes
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper access controls and user privilege restrictions in place
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires authenticated user, local access, and active user interaction; high complexity attack needed
🛠️ 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 installation prompts. 4. Restart the system when prompted.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Remove Intel OFU software
windowsUninstall vulnerable Intel OFU software if not required for system operation
Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program > Select Intel OFU > Uninstall
Restrict user permissions
allImplement least privilege access controls to limit user capabilities
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls and limit user privileges to essential functions only
- Monitor system for unusual privilege escalation attempts and unauthorized software execution
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Intel OFU version in installed programs list or via command line: ofu --versionCheck Version:
ofu --versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify installed version is 14.1.31 or later and check system logs for successful update📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual privilege escalation attempts
- Intel OFU process execution with elevated privileges
- Failed access attempts to protected system resources
Network Indicators:
- Local system activity only - no network indicators
SIEM Query:
EventID=4688 AND ProcessName LIKE '%ofu%' AND NewProcessName NOT LIKE '%ofu%'