CVE-2025-21086
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Publication date: 2025-08-12
Last updated on: 2025-08-13
Assigner: Intel Corporation
Description
Description
Improper input validation in the Linux kernel-mode driver for some Intel(R) 700 Series Ethernet before version 2.28.5 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| intel | 700_series_ethernet | * |
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Exploitability
CWE
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| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-20 | The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is due to improper input validation in the Linux kernel-mode driver for some Intel 700 Series Ethernet devices before version 2.28.5. It may allow an authenticated user to potentially escalate their privileges on the affected system.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker who is already authenticated on the system could exploit this vulnerability to escalate their privileges, potentially gaining higher-level access than intended. This could lead to unauthorized actions or control over the system.
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