CVE-2025-36522
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Incorrect Default Permissions in Intel Chipset Software Allow Privilege Escalation

Publication date: 2026-02-10

Last updated on: 2026-02-10

Assigner: Intel Corporation

Description
Incorrect default permissions for some Intel(R) Chipset Software before version 10.1.20266.8668 or later. within Ring 3: User Applications may allow an escalation of privilege. System 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-2025-36522
EUVD
EUVD-2025-207187
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Vendor Product Version / Range
intel chipset_software to 10.1.20266.8668 (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 some Intel(R) Chipset Software versions before 10.1.20266.8668. It exists within Ring 3, which is the user application level, and may allow an escalation of privilege.

An authenticated user with local access, combined with a high complexity attack and active user interaction, could exploit this vulnerability to gain higher privileges than intended.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability may impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the vulnerable system at a high level.

Specifically, it could allow an attacker to escalate privileges, potentially compromising system security and stability.

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