CVE-2025-22885
Improper Buffer Restriction in Intel TDX Firmware Enables Privilege Escalation
Publication date: 2026-02-10
Last updated on: 2026-02-10
Assigner: Intel Corporation
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| intel | tdx_module | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-119 | The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability involves improper buffer restrictions in the firmware of the Intel TDX Module. It may allow an escalation of privilege, meaning that a system software adversary who already has privileged user access could exploit this flaw to gain higher privileges. The attack is complex and requires local access, special internal knowledge, and no user interaction.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can impact the confidentiality of the system at a high level, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information. It has a low impact on system integrity and no impact on availability. However, subsequent impacts on system confidentiality, integrity, and availability are not expected.
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