CVE-2025-20044

Improper locking for some Intel(R) TDX Module firmware before version 1.5.13 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

CVSS v3 4.1 MEDIUM

4.1^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 0.5 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity HIGH

Privileges Required HIGH

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

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

Configurations

No configuration.

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2025-08-12 18:15

Updated : 2025-08-13 17:34

NVD link : CVE-2025-20044

Mitre link : CVE-2025-20044

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-20044

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Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-667

Improper Locking

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