CVE-2025-22849
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Incorrect Default Permissions in Intel Optane PMem Allow Privilege Escalation

Publication date: 2026-02-10

Last updated on: 2026-02-10

Assigner: Intel Corporation

Description
Incorrect default permissions for the Intel(R) Optane(TM) PMem management software before versions CR_MGMT_01.00.00.3584, CR_MGMT_02.00.00.4052, CR_MGMT_03.00.00.0538 within Ring 3: User Applications may allow an escalation of privilege. Unprivileged software adversary with an authenticated user combined with a high complexity attack may enable escalation of privilege. This result may potentially occur via local access when attack requirements are present without special internal knowledge and requires active user interaction. The potential vulnerability may impact the confidentiality (high), integrity (high) and availability (high) of the vulnerable system, resulting in subsequent system confidentiality (none), integrity (none) and availability (none) impacts.
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Published
2026-02-10
Last Modified
2026-02-10
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-02-10
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-22849
EUVD
EUVD-2025-207415
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Vendor Product Version / Range
intel optane_pmem_management_software to CR_MGMT_03.00.00.0538 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-276 During installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves incorrect default permissions in the Intel Optane PMem management software before certain versions. It allows an unprivileged, authenticated user to potentially escalate their privileges on the system. The attack requires local access, a high complexity attack, and active user interaction, but does not require special internal knowledge.

Essentially, due to improper permission settings, a user with limited rights could exploit this flaw to gain higher-level access than intended.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system at a high level. An attacker who successfully exploits this issue could escalate their privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control over sensitive data and system functions.

However, the vulnerability requires local access, a high complexity attack, and active user interaction, which may limit the likelihood of exploitation.

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