#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
Intel Core Ultra processor
Software vendor:
Intel
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.