CVE-2025-20090

MEDIUM
Published Aug 12, 2025 Modified Dec 5, 2025 CWE-822

Description

Untrusted Pointer Dereference for some Intel(R) QuickAssist Technology software before version 2.5.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-822 CWE-822

Affected Products

Vendor Product
intel quickassist_technology

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-20090? +
Untrusted Pointer Dereference for some Intel(R) QuickAssist Technology software before version 2.5.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2025-20090? +
CVE-2025-20090 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-20090? +
CVE-2025-20090 affects products from intel, specifically: quickassist_technology. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-20090? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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