CVE-2025-14596
Uncontrolled Search Path Vulnerability in Altera Quartus Installer
Publication date: 2026-01-07
Last updated on: 2026-01-07
Assigner: Altera
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| altera | quartus_prime_pro | From 24.1 (inc) to 24.3.1 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| 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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
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.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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.