CVE-2025-20100 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability Description

Improper access control in the memory controller configurations for some Intel(R) Xeon(R) 6 processor with E-cores may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

References

https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01278.html

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-20100?

CVE-2025-20100 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Improper access control in the memory controller configurations for some Intel(R) Xeon(R) 6 processor with E-cores may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local a...

How severe is CVE-2025-20100?

CVE-2025-20100 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-20100?

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