Intel Core Ultra Processor locking

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Intel Core Ultra Processor. It has been declared as critical. The impacted element is an unknown function. The manipulation results in locking. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2025-20047. An attack on the physical device is feasible. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Intel Core Ultra Processor (version now known). It has been classified as critical. Affected is some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a locking vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-667. The product does not properly acquire or release a lock on a resource, leading to unexpected resource state changes and behaviors. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Improper locking in the Intel(R) Integrated Connectivity I/O interface (CNVi) for some Intel(R) Core™ Ultra Processors may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via physical access.

The advisory is shared for download at intel.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-20047 since 10/11/2024. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at 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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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.9

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VulDB Temp Score: 6.1
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CNA Base Score: 5.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Locking
CWE: CWE-667
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Physical: Yes
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

10/11/2024 🔍
05/14/2025 +215 days 🔍
05/14/2025 +0 days 🔍
09/17/2025 +126 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-01180
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-20047 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-20047
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-308832
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1030 - Intel Prozessoren: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 05/14/2025 07:09
Updated: 09/17/2025 10:39
Changes: 05/14/2025 07:09 (73), 09/01/2025 11:31 (7), 09/17/2025 10:39 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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