CVE-2025-11772

Dec. 2, 2025, 5:16 p.m.

6.6
Medium

Description

A carefully crafted DLL, copied to C:\ProgramData\Synaptics folder, allows a local user to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges during driver installation.

Product(s) Impacted

Product Versions
driver
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Weaknesses

Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.

CWE-427
Uncontrolled Search Path Element
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.

References

https://www.synaptics.com/sites/default/files/2025-12/fingerprint-driver-co-installer-security-brief-2025-12-01.pdf

Tags

CWE-427
PSIRT@synaptics.com
2025-12-01
CVE-2025-11772

CVSS Score

6.6 / 10

CVSS Data - 3.1

  • Attack Vector: PHYSICAL
  • Attack Complexity: LOW
  • Privileges Required: LOW
  • Scope: UNCHANGED
  • Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
  • Integrity Impact: HIGH
  • Availability Impact: HIGH

    • CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Timeline

Published: Dec. 1, 2025, 7:15 p.m.
Last Modified: Dec. 2, 2025, 5:16 p.m.

Status : Awaiting Analysis

CVE has been marked for Analysis. Normally once in this state the CVE will be analyzed by NVD staff within 24 hours.

More info

Source

PSIRT@synaptics.com

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