SB2025051563 - Privilege escalation in Intel Core Ultra Processors CNVi
Published: May 15, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025051563
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Physical access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper locking (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-20047)
The vulnerability allows an attacker to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper locking in the Intel Integrated Connectivity I/O interface (CNVi) for some Intel Core Ultra Processors. An attacker with physical access to the system can execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.