#VU109216 Improper locking in Intel Core Ultra processor - CVE-2025-20047

 

#VU109216 Improper locking in Intel Core Ultra processor - CVE-2025-20047

Published: May 15, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU109216
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-20047
CWE-ID: CWE-667
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Intel Core Ultra processor
Software vendor:
Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper locking in the Intel Integrated Connectivity I/O interface (CNVi) for some Intel Core Ultra Processors. An attacker with physical access to the system can execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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