Intel Xeon 6 overlap between protected memory ranges

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Intel Xeon 6. The impacted element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper handling of overlap between protected memory ranges. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-22889. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Intel Xeon 6 (unknown version). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper handling of overlap between protected memory ranges vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-1260. The product allows address regions to overlap, which can result in the bypassing of intended memory protection. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Improper handling of overlap between protected memory ranges for some Intel(R) Xeon(R) 6 processor with Intel(R) TDX 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-2025-22889 since 01/16/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. 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 current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 11/02/2025).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 260035 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-22889), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (260035) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1785). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • SUSE Linux
  • Dell PowerEdge
  • Lenovo Computer
  • HPE ProLiant
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • HP Computer
  • Dell PowerScale
  • Dell Computer
  • Dell Avamar
  • Intel Prozessor
  • Dell NetWorker

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper handling of overlap between protected memory ranges
CWE: CWE-1260 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 260035
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-22889

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

01/16/2025 CVE reserved
08/12/2025 +207 days Advisory disclosed
08/12/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/02/2025 +81 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-01311
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-22889 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-22889
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-319744
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1785 - Intel Prozessoren: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 08/12/2025 20:37
Updated: 11/02/2025 00:36
Changes: 08/12/2025 20:37 (73), 09/01/2025 02:15 (2), 11/02/2025 00:36 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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