Improper synchronization in Intel products - CVE-2025-22853

Vulnerability identifier: #VU114118

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 1.8 [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]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-22853

CWE-ID: CWE-662

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

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.

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

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Intel Trust Domain Extensions (TDX) module - addressed in versions 1.5.16, 2.0.8

• https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01312.html

• Multiple vulnerabilities in Intel TDX