CVE-2025-27717 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting Intel(R) Graphics Driver software. The root cause is an uncontrolled search path issue within the driver software, which can be exploited by an authenticated user with local access to escalate their privileges on the affected system. Specifically, this vulnerability allows a user with limited privileges (low-level privileges) to potentially gain higher privileges by manipulating the search path used by the Intel Graphics Driver to load components or libraries. This uncontrolled search path could allow an attacker to insert malicious files or libraries that the driver might load, thereby executing code with elevated privileges. The vulnerability requires local access and user interaction, and the attack complexity is high, indicating that exploitation is not trivial but feasible under certain conditions. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates that the attack vector is local (AV:L), attack complexity is high (AC:H), privileges required are low (PR:L), and user interaction is required (UI:A). The impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is high, meaning successful exploitation could lead to significant compromise of system security. There are no known exploits in the wild at the time of publication, and no specific patch links were provided in the data. The vulnerability affects versions of Intel Graphics Driver software as referenced in external advisories, but exact versions are not specified here. This vulnerability is particularly relevant for systems using Intel integrated graphics components, which are widely deployed in many enterprise and consumer devices.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a risk primarily to endpoints and workstations using Intel integrated graphics drivers. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with local access—such as an insider threat, a compromised user account, or malware that has gained limited access—to escalate privileges and gain administrative control over the system. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, installation of persistent malware, or disruption of business operations. Given the widespread use of Intel graphics in laptops and desktops across European enterprises, especially in sectors like finance, government, and critical infrastructure, the impact could be significant. The requirement for local access and user interaction somewhat limits remote exploitation, but the vulnerability could be leveraged in targeted attacks or combined with other vulnerabilities for broader compromise. Additionally, organizations with bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies or remote workforces may face increased exposure if endpoint security controls are insufficient. The lack of known exploits in the wild reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the potential for future exploitation once proof-of-concept code becomes available.

1. Apply official patches or updates from Intel as soon as they become available. Monitor Intel's security advisories and vendor communications closely. 2. Restrict local access to systems by enforcing strict user account controls and limiting administrative privileges to only necessary personnel. 3. Implement application whitelisting and integrity monitoring to detect unauthorized changes to driver files or related components. 4. Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of detecting suspicious behavior indicative of privilege escalation attempts. 5. Educate users about the risks of executing untrusted software and the importance of avoiding suspicious interactions that could trigger exploitation. 6. For environments where patching is delayed, consider temporarily disabling or restricting the use of affected Intel Graphics Driver features if feasible. 7. Regularly audit and monitor system logs for unusual activity related to driver loading or privilege escalations. 8. Use virtualization or sandboxing technologies to isolate high-risk applications and reduce the impact of potential exploits.