Intel Xeon 6 improper restriction of software interfaces to hardware features

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Intel Xeon 6. Affected is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper restriction of software interfaces to hardware features. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-48869. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Intel Xeon 6 (unknown version). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper restriction of software interfaces to hardware features vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-1256. The product provides software-controllable device functionality for capabilities such as power and clock management, but it does not properly limit functionality that can lead to modification of hardware memory or register bits, or the ability to observe physical side channels. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Improper restriction of software interfaces to hardware features for some Intel(R) Xeon(R) 6 processor with E-cores when using Intel(R) Trust Domain Extensions (Intel(R) TDX) or Intel(R) Software Guard Extensions (Intel(R) SGX) may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

The advisory is shared for download at intel.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-48869 since 10/09/2024. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack needs to be approached locally. Additional levels of successful authentication are needed for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 258018 (TencentOS Server 4: microcode_ctl (TSSA-2025:0703)), 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 (258018) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1030). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Fedora Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • Dell PowerEdge
  • HPE Synergy
  • Lenovo Computer
  • HPE ProLiant
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • HP Computer
  • Lenovo BIOS
  • Dell Avamar
  • Dell Computer
  • Intel Prozessor

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper restriction of software interfaces to hardware features
CWE: CWE-1256
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 258018
Nessus Name: TencentOS Server 4: microcode_ctl (TSSA-2025:0703)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

10/09/2024 🔍
05/14/2025 +217 days 🔍
05/14/2025 +0 days 🔍
09/17/2025 +126 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-01268
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-48869 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-48869
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-308824
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1030 - Intel Prozessoren: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 05/14/2025 07:00
Updated: 09/17/2025 10:39
Changes: 05/14/2025 07:00 (74), 08/28/2025 07:53 (2), 09/01/2025 11:31 (7), 09/17/2025 10:39 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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