Uncontrolled Search Path Element Vulnerability in Altera Quartus Prime Pro
CVE-2025-14605

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Altera

Status
Quartus Prime Pro
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 January 2026

What is CVE-2025-14605?

An uncontrolled search path element vulnerability exists in Altera Quartus Prime Pro specifically related to the System Console modules on Windows systems. This vulnerability can lead to search order hijacking, allowing malicious actors to exploit the compromised search path, potentially executing arbitrary code. It impacts multiple versions of Quartus Prime Pro, from 17.0 through 25.1.1, making users of these versions susceptible to security breaches. For more information, refer to the security advisory.

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Affected Version(s)

Quartus Prime Pro Windows 17.0 <= 25.1.1

References

https://www.altera.com/security/security-advisory/asa-0004

CVSS V4

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Attack Required:
Physical
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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