CVE-2025-20629 — MEDIUM (6.7)

Vulnerability Description

Insecure inherited permissions in the NVM Update Utility for some Intel(R) Ethernet Network Adapter E810 Series before version 4.60 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

CVSS Score

6.7

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-277

References

https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01295.html

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-20629?

CVE-2025-20629 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). Insecure inherited permissions in the NVM Update Utility for some Intel(R) Ethernet Network Adapter E810 Series before version 4.60 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of ...

How severe is CVE-2025-20629?

CVE-2025-20629 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-20629?

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