Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in Intel System Firmware Update Utility for Server Boards and Server Systems Based - CVE-2025-35999

 

Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in Intel System Firmware Update Utility for Server Boards and Server Systems Based - CVE-2025-35999

Published: February 17, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU122986
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-35999
CWE-ID: CWE-732
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Intel
Affected software:
Intel System Firmware Update Utility for Server Boards and Server Systems Based

Detailed vulnerability description

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

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect permission assignment for critical resource. A local administrator can gain elevated privileges on the target system.


How to mitigate CVE-2025-35999

Install updates from vendor's website.

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