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HIGH · 7.3

CVE-2025-35471

conda-forge openssl-feedstock before 066e83c (2024-05-20), on Microsoft Windows, configures OpenSSL to use an OPENSSLDIR file path that can be written to by non-privilged local users. By writing a spe...

Vulnerability Description

conda-forge openssl-feedstock before 066e83c (2024-05-20), on Microsoft Windows, configures OpenSSL to use an OPENSSLDIR file path that can be written to by non-privilged local users. By writing a specially crafted openssl.cnf file in OPENSSLDIR, a non-privileged local user can execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user or process loading openssl-feedstock DLLs. Miniforge before 24.5.0 is also affected.

CVSS Score

7.3

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Conda-ForgeMiniforge< 24.5.0
Conda-ForgeOpenssl-Feedstock< 2024-05-20
MicrosoftWindows-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-427

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-35471?

CVE-2025-35471 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). conda-forge openssl-feedstock before 066e83c (2024-05-20), on Microsoft Windows, configures OpenSSL to use an OPENSSLDIR file path that can be written to by non-privilged local users. By writing a spe...

How severe is CVE-2025-35471?

CVE-2025-35471 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-35471?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Conda-Forge Miniforge, Conda-Forge Openssl-Feedstock, Microsoft Windows.