CVE-2025-14596
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Uncontrolled Search Path Vulnerability in Altera Quartus Installer

Publication date: 2026-01-07

Last updated on: 2026-01-07

Assigner: Altera

Description
Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in Altera Quartus Prime Pro Installer (SFX) on Windows allows Search Order Hijacking.This issue affects Quartus Prime Pro: from 24.1 through 24.3.1.
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Published
2026-01-07
Last Modified
2026-01-07
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2026-06-16
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2026-01-07
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-14596
EUVD
EUVD-2025-206255
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Vendor Product Version / Range
altera quartus_prime_pro From 24.1 (inc) to 24.3.1 (inc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-427 The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an Uncontrolled Search Path Element issue in the Altera Quartus Prime Pro Installer (SFX) on Windows. It allows Search Order Hijacking, meaning an attacker could manipulate the order in which the system searches for executable files or libraries, potentially causing the system to execute malicious code instead of the intended legitimate files. This affects Quartus Prime Pro versions from 24.1 through 24.3.1.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized code execution by hijacking the search order for files during installation. This could allow an attacker with limited privileges to escalate their privileges or execute malicious code, potentially compromising the system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

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