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.
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.
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-2025-0041Exploit Probability
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