Intel oneAPI DPC++/C++ Compiler Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

A vulnerability exists in some Intel oneAPI DPC++/C++ Compiler software prior to version 2025.0.0, allowing an authenticated user to potentially escalate privileges through local access. This issue arises from an uncontrolled search path in the compiler.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized privilege escalation.

Remediation

Users are advised to update Intel oneAPI DPC++/C++ Compiler software to version 2025.0.0 or later. The update is available for download from the Intel oneAPI DPC++/C++ Compiler download page. For users of the FPGA Support Package for the Intel oneAPI DPC++/C++ Compiler software for Windows, a similar update to version 2025.0.0 or later is recommended, with the update available from the Intel FPGA download page.