CVE-2025-20044

MEDIUM

Published Aug 12, 2025 Modified Apr 15, 2026 CWE-667

Description

Improper locking for some Intel(R) TDX Module firmware before version 1.5.13 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.1

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-667 CWE-667

References

Other References

https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01245.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-20044? +

Improper locking for some Intel(R) TDX Module firmware before version 1.5.13 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-20044? +

CVE-2025-20044 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.1 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-20044? +

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