Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU118553

Incorrect default permissions in Intel Processor Identification Utility - CVE-2025-27246

Published: November 14, 2025

Vulnerability identifier: #VU118553

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-27246

CWE-ID: CWE-276

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vendor: Intel

Affected software:
Intel Processor Identification Utility

Detailed vulnerability description

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

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges on the system.

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