CVE-2025-11901
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Publication date: 2025-12-17

Last updated on: 2025-12-18

Assigner: ASUS

Description
An uncontrolled resource consumption vulnerability affects certain ASUS motherboards using Intel B460, B560, B660, B760, H410, H510, H610, H470, Z590, Z690, Z790, W480, W680 series chipsets. Exploitation requires physical access to internal expansion slots to install a specially crafted device and supporting software utility, and may lead to uncontrolled resource consumption that increases the risk of unauthorized direct memory access (DMA). Refer to the 'Security Update for UEFI firmware' section on the ASUS Security Advisory for more information.
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Published
2025-12-17
Last Modified
2025-12-18
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2026-06-16
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2025-12-17
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-11901
EUVD
EUVD-2025-203874
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Currently, no data is known.
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CWE ID Description
CWE-284 The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an uncontrolled resource consumption issue affecting certain ASUS motherboards with specific Intel chipsets. It requires physical access to internal expansion slots to install a specially crafted device and software, which can lead to excessive resource use and increase the risk of unauthorized direct memory access (DMA).

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to uncontrolled resource consumption on affected ASUS motherboards, potentially allowing unauthorized direct memory access (DMA). This could compromise system stability, security, and data integrity if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, ensure that physical access to internal expansion slots is restricted to trusted personnel only. Additionally, apply the 'Security Update for UEFI firmware' provided by ASUS as referenced in their security advisory for affected motherboards.

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