CVE-2025-32038
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes an uncontrolled search path vulnerability in Intel's FPGA Support Package for the oneAPI DPC++/C++ Compiler. It allows local authenticated attackers to escalate privileges by manipulating the DLL search order. Only users running the vulnerable Intel compiler software on Windows systems are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Intel FPGA Support Package for Intel oneAPI DPC++/C++ Compiler
⚠️ 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
Local authenticated attacker gains SYSTEM/administrator privileges, compromising the entire system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Likely Case
Local authenticated user with basic privileges gains elevated permissions to install software, modify system files, or access restricted data.
If Mitigated
Attack fails due to proper access controls, limited user permissions, or the vulnerability being patched.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires local authenticated access, user interaction, and specific conditions to manipulate DLL search paths.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2025.0.1 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01364.html
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download Intel oneAPI DPC++/C++ Compiler version 2025.0.1 or later from Intel's website. 2. Run the installer and follow prompts to update. 3. Restart the system after installation completes.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict DLL search paths
windowsSet SafeDllSearchMode registry key to force Windows to search system directories first
reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager" /v SafeDllSearchMode /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
Remove vulnerable software
windowsUninstall the FPGA Support Package component if not required
Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program > Select Intel oneAPI DPC++/C++ Compiler > Change > Modify installation > Deselect FPGA Support Package
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict local user permissions to prevent execution of untrusted binaries
- Implement application whitelisting to block unauthorized DLL loading
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check installed version of Intel oneAPI DPC++/C++ Compiler via Programs and Features in Control PanelCheck Version:
wmic product where "name like '%Intel oneAPI DPC++%'" get versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify version is 2025.0.1 or later in Programs and Features📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Windows Event Logs showing DLL loading from unusual paths (Event ID 7 in Microsoft-Windows-Diagnostics-Performance)
- Process Monitor logs showing DLL hijacking attempts
Network Indicators:
- None - this is a local privilege escalation vulnerability
SIEM Query:
EventID=7 AND (ProcessName="*fpga*" OR ProcessName="*dpc++*") AND ImagePath NOT CONTAINS "C:\Windows" AND ImagePath NOT CONTAINS "C:\Program Files\Intel"