CVE-2025-20008 — HIGH (7.7)

Vulnerability Description

Insecure inherited permissions for some Intel(R) Simics(R) Package Manager software before version 1.12.0 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

CVSS Score

7.7

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-277

References

https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01297.html

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-20008?

CVE-2025-20008 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.7 (HIGH). Insecure inherited permissions for some Intel(R) Simics(R) Package Manager software before version 1.12.0 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

How severe is CVE-2025-20008?

CVE-2025-20008 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-20008?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.