CVE-2025-25058
Information Disclosure via Improper Initialization in Intel Ethernet 800 ESXi Driver
Publication date: 2026-02-10
Last updated on: 2026-02-10
Assigner: Intel Corporation
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| intel | ethernet_800-series | to 2.2.2.0 (exc) |
| intel | ethernet_800-series | to 2.2.3.0 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-665 | The product does not initialize or incorrectly initializes a resource, which might leave the resource in an unexpected state when it is accessed or used. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is due to improper initialization in some ESXi kernel mode drivers for the Intel Ethernet 800-Series before certain versions (2.2.2.0 for ESXi 8.0 and 2.2.3.0 for ESXi 9.0). It exists within Ring 1 device drivers and may allow an information disclosure.
An unprivileged software adversary who is an authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability with a low complexity attack, potentially exposing data. The attack requires local access but no special internal knowledge or user interaction.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability may impact the confidentiality of the system to a low degree by allowing information disclosure.
It does not impact the integrity or availability of the system.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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