Multiple vulnerabilities in Intel Processor Identification Utility
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 3 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2025-20010 CVE-2025-32001 CVE-2025-27246 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-1104 CWE-426 CWE-276 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Intel Processor Identification Utility Hardware solutions / Firmware |
| Vendor | Intel |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.
1) Use of Unmaintained Third Party Components
EUVDB-ID: #VU118551
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-20010
CWE-ID:
CWE-1104 - Use of Unmaintained Third Party Components
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to use of unmaintained third party components. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the target system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIntel Processor Identification Utility: before 8.0.43
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01334.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Untrusted search path
EUVDB-ID: #VU118552
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-32001
CWE-ID:
CWE-426 - Untrusted Search Path
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path. A local user can place a malicious binary into a specific location on the system and execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIntel Processor Identification Utility: before 8.0.43
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01334.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
3) Incorrect default permissions
EUVDB-ID: #VU118553
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-27246
CWE-ID:
CWE-276 - Incorrect Default Permissions
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIntel Processor Identification Utility: before 8.0.43
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01334.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
