#VU109409 Improper restriction of software interfaces to hardware features in Intel Xeon 6 processor with E-cores - CVE-2024-48869

 

#VU109409 Improper restriction of software interfaces to hardware features in Intel Xeon 6 processor with E-cores - CVE-2024-48869

Published: May 19, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU109409
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-48869
CWE-ID: CWE-1256
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Intel Xeon 6 processor with E-cores
Software vendor:
Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a local administrator to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper restriction of software interfaces to hardware features when using Intel TDX or SGX, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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