CVE-2025-32449
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes an unquoted search path vulnerability in PRI Driver software that could allow local authenticated attackers to escalate privileges. Attackers could potentially execute arbitrary code with higher privileges by placing malicious executables in specific directories. This affects users running vulnerable versions of PRI Driver software.
💻 Affected Systems
- PRI Driver software
⚠️ 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, allowing attackers to install malware, steal credentials, or maintain persistence.
Likely Case
Local authenticated user gains elevated privileges to install unauthorized software, modify system configurations, or access restricted data.
If Mitigated
Limited impact due to proper access controls, user awareness, and restricted local access to vulnerable systems.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires authenticated user, local access, and specific conditions. Attack complexity is described as high in the CVE description.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 03.03.1002 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01394.html
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Visit Intel Security Advisory INTEL-SA-01394. 2. Download PRI Driver version 03.03.1002 or later. 3. Install the update following vendor instructions. 4. Restart the system as required.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict local access
allLimit physical and remote desktop access to systems running vulnerable PRI Driver software
Implement application whitelisting
windowsUse application control solutions to prevent execution of unauthorized binaries
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls to limit who can log into affected systems
- Monitor for suspicious privilege escalation attempts and file creation in system directories
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check PRI Driver version in device manager or using vendor-specific tools. Versions before 03.03.1002 are vulnerable.Check Version:
wmic path win32_pnpsigneddriver get devicename, driverversion | findstr /i "PRI"Verify Fix Applied:
Verify installed PRI Driver version is 03.03.1002 or later through device manager or vendor verification tools.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unexpected process creation from system directories
- Privilege escalation events in Windows security logs
- Driver installation/modification events
Network Indicators:
- Not applicable - local exploitation only
SIEM Query:
EventID=4688 AND (NewProcessName contains "system32" OR NewProcessName contains "program files") AND SubjectUserName NOT IN [authorized_admin_users]