CVE-2025-31647
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Intel Graphics Software allows local attackers to escalate privileges by exploiting an uncontrolled search path (DLL hijacking) in user applications. It affects systems with Intel graphics drivers before version 25.22.1502.2. Attackers need local access and user interaction to potentially gain elevated privileges.
💻 Affected Systems
- Intel Graphics Software
- Intel Graphics Drivers
⚠️ 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
Local attacker gains SYSTEM/root privileges, compromising the entire system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Likely Case
Local attacker gains elevated privileges within the user context, potentially accessing sensitive data or installing malware.
If Mitigated
Attack fails due to proper access controls, user awareness, or patched systems.
🎯 Exploit Status
CVSS notes 'high complexity attack' requiring local access and user interaction. No public exploits known.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 25.22.1502.2 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01356.html
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download latest Intel Graphics Driver from Intel website. 2. Run installer with administrative privileges. 3. Restart system when prompted.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict DLL loading paths
allConfigure system to restrict DLL search paths to prevent hijacking
Windows: Set SafeDllSearchMode registry key
Linux: Use secure LD_LIBRARY_PATH settings
User privilege reduction
allRun applications with least privilege to limit impact
Windows: Use standard user accounts instead of admin
Linux: Use sudo restrictions
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls to limit local user privileges
- Monitor for suspicious DLL loading behavior and user privilege escalation attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Intel Graphics Driver version in Device Manager (Windows) or via 'intel_gpu_top' command (Linux)Check Version:
Windows: dxdiag or Device Manager | Linux: glxinfo | grep 'OpenGL version string' or check driver packageVerify Fix Applied:
Verify driver version is 25.22.1502.2 or later📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unexpected DLL loads from user-writable directories
- Privilege escalation events in security logs
Network Indicators:
- None - local exploitation only
SIEM Query:
Windows: EventID 4688 with parent process containing graphics applications | Linux: audit logs showing setuid/setgid calls from graphics processes