Intel Core Ultra Processor initialization of resource

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Intel Core Ultra Processor. The impacted element is an unknown function. Such manipulation leads to initialization of resource. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2025-24495. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Intel Core Ultra Processor (unknown version). Affected by this issue is an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a initialization of resource vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-1419. The product attempts to initialize a resource but does not correctly do so, which might leave the resource in an unexpected, incorrect, or insecure state when it is accessed. Impacted is confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

Incorrect initialization of resource in the branch prediction unit for some Intel(R) Core™ Ultra Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

The advisory is available at intel.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-24495 since 02/04/2025. The exploitation is known to be difficult. Local access is required to approach this attack. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 236930 (Debian dla-4170 : intel-microcode - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (236930) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1001). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Affected

  • Google Container-Optimized OS
  • Debian Linux
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Fedora Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • NetApp FAS
  • HPE Synergy
  • NetApp AFF
  • Lenovo Computer
  • HPE ProLiant
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • HP Computer
  • Dell PowerScale
  • Intel Prozessor
  • Citrix Systems Hypervisor
  • Open Source Xen
  • Dell Avamar
  • Citrix Systems XenServer

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.0

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VulDB Temp Score: 2.4
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CNA Base Score: 5.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Initialization of resource
CWE: CWE-1419 / CWE-665
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 236930
Nessus Name: Debian dla-4170 : intel-microcode - security update

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

02/04/2025 🔍
05/14/2025 +98 days 🔍
05/14/2025 +0 days 🔍
10/20/2025 +159 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-01322
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-24495 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-24495
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-308810
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1001 - Intel Prozessoren: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Offenlegung von Informationen

Entryinfo

Created: 05/14/2025 06:20
Updated: 10/20/2025 19:02
Changes: 05/14/2025 06:20 (73), 05/19/2025 04:50 (2), 08/20/2025 12:28 (7), 09/01/2025 11:31 (1), 09/14/2025 12:01 (1), 10/20/2025 19:02 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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