CVE-2025-20074 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

Time-of-check Time-of-use race condition for some Intel(R) Connectivity Performance Suite software installers before version 40.24.11210 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-367

References

https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01286.html

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-20074?

CVE-2025-20074 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Time-of-check Time-of-use race condition for some Intel(R) Connectivity Performance Suite software installers before version 40.24.11210 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalatio...

How severe is CVE-2025-20074?

CVE-2025-20074 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-20074?

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