Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Intel TDX Module Firmware

CVE-2025-20044

What is CVE-2025-20044?

An improper locking vulnerability in the Intel TDX Module firmware prior to version 1.5.13 may allow a privileged user to escalate their privileges through local access. This could result in unauthorized actions that compromise the integrity and security of the affected systems, emphasizing the importance of updating to the latest firmware version to mitigate these risks.

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