#VU114118 Improper synchronization in Intel products - CVE-2025-22853

Vulnerability identifier: #VU114118

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-22853

CWE-ID: CWE-662

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 Xeon 6 processor with P-cores
Intel Trust Domain Extensions (TDX) module

Software vendor:
Intel

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper synchronization in the firmware. 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-01312.html