Vitis SFD Windows Local Priv Esc via Uncontrolled Search Paths
CVE-2025-0041 Published on August 11, 2026

Uncontrolled search paths in the Vitis Embedded Single File Download (SFD) for local Windows installation could allow a low-privileged user to create arbitrary code execution.

NVD

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2025-0041 can be exploited with local system access. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity and availability.

Attack Vector:
LOCAL
Attack Complexity:
LOW
Privileges Required:
NONE
User Interaction:
ACTIVE

Weakness Type

What is a DLL preloading Vulnerability?

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.

CVE-2025-0041 has been classified to as a DLL preloading vulnerability or weakness.


Affected Versions

AMD Vitis™ Embedded Single File Download (SFD) for Windows Version 2026.1 is unaffected by CVE-2025-0041

Exploit Probability

EPSS
0.14%
Percentile
3.64%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) scores estimate the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. The percentile shows you how this score compares to all other vulnerabilities.