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CVE-2025-0041 AMD CVE debrief

CVE-2025-0041: Uncontrolled search paths in Vitis Embedded Single File Download for local Windows installation could allow a low-privileged user to create arbitrary code execution. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-11T17:17:42.140Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Awaiting Analysis. This MEDIUM-severity vulnerability allows low-privileged users to potentially create arbitrary code execution. Defenders should verify system vulnerability, assess exposure, and consider updates or mitigations. The vulnerability is described as uncontrolled search paths in the Vitis Embedded Single File Download (SFD) for local Windows installation. The CVSS score 4

Vendor
AMD
Product
Vitis™ Embedded Single File Download (SFD) for Windows
CVSS
MEDIUM 4.6
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-08-11
Original CVE updated
2026-09-29
Advisory published
2026-08-11
Advisory updated
2026-09-29

Who should care

Defenders responsible for systems using Vitis Embedded Single File Download on Windows should assess the vulnerability and potential impact on their organization.

Why it matters

CVE-2025-0041 is a MEDIUM-severity vulnerability in Vitis Embedded Single File Download for Windows, allowing low-privileged users to potentially create arbitrary code execution. Defenders should verify system vulnerability, assess exposure, and consider updates or mitigations.

  • Verification of system vulnerability to arbitrary code execution by low-privileged users.
  • Assessment of exposure in Windows environments using Vitis Embedded Single File Download.
  • Potential need for updates or mitigations to prevent exploitation.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is described as uncontrolled search paths in the Vitis Embedded Single File Download (SFD) for local Windows installation, which could allow a low-privileged user to create arbitrary code execution. The CVSS score is 4.6, and the severity is MEDIUM.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying the presence of this vulnerability in their systems, especially those using Vitis Embedded Single File Download on Windows, and assess the need for updates or mitigations.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify the presence of Vitis Embedded Single File Download on Windows systems within your organization.
  • Assess the need for updates or mitigations based on the vulnerability description.
  • Monitor for any additional information from the vendor or CVE Program regarding this vulnerability.

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide initial details about the vulnerability. However, further analysis is required to understand the full scope of the vulnerability and potential impact.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2025-0041 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-0041

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2025-0041 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-0041

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.