CVE-2025-30182
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Intel Distribution for Python installers allows local attackers to escalate privileges by manipulating the search path. It affects users running vulnerable versions of the software on Windows systems. Attack requires local access and user interaction to exploit.
💻 Affected Systems
- Intel Distribution for Python
⚠️ 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 via privilege escalation to SYSTEM/root level, enabling installation of malware, data theft, and persistence mechanisms.
Likely Case
Local privilege escalation allowing attackers to gain administrative rights on the affected system, potentially leading to lateral movement within the network.
If Mitigated
Limited impact due to user interaction requirement and local access constraints; proper patching prevents exploitation entirely.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires authenticated user, local access, and user interaction with high complexity attack vector.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2025.2.0 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01382.html
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Download Intel Distribution for Python version 2025.2.0 or later from official Intel sources. 2. Uninstall previous vulnerable versions. 3. Install the updated version. 4. Verify installation with version check.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict installer execution
windowsPrevent execution of vulnerable Intel Python installers through application control policies
Using AppLocker or Windows Defender Application Control to block execution of vulnerable installer files
Remove vulnerable versions
windowsUninstall Intel Distribution for Python if not required
Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall Intel Distribution for Python
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict least privilege principles - ensure users don't have administrative rights
- Monitor for suspicious installer execution and privilege escalation attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check installed Intel Distribution for Python version via Control Panel or command line: python -c "import sys; print(sys.version)" and look for Intel distribution markersCheck Version:
python -c "import sys; print(sys.version)"Verify Fix Applied:
Confirm version is 2025.2.0 or later using same version check command📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Windows Event Logs showing Intel Python installer execution
- Privilege escalation attempts following installer execution
- Unusual process creation from Python installer paths
Network Indicators:
- No network indicators - local vulnerability only
SIEM Query:
EventID=4688 AND (ProcessName LIKE '%intelpython%' OR CommandLine LIKE '%intelpython%')