#VU114110 Improper locking in Intel products - CVE-2025-20044

Vulnerability identifier: #VU114110

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-20044

CWE-ID: CWE-667

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Intel 4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
Intel 5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
Intel Xeon 6 processor with E-cores
Intel Trust Domain Extensions (TDX) module
Intel Xeon 6 processor family

Software vendor:
Intel

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper locking. A local administrator can gain elevated privileges on the target system.    

Install updates from vendor's website.

• https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01245.html