Vulnerability Description
Sequence of processor instructions leads to unexpected behavior for some Intel(R) Xeon(R) 6 Scalable processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access
CVSS Score
7.4
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01308.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00027.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-22840?
CVE-2025-22840 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.4 (HIGH). Sequence of processor instructions leads to unexpected behavior for some Intel(R) Xeon(R) 6 Scalable processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local ...
How severe is CVE-2025-22840?
CVE-2025-22840 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-22840?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.