Intel Xeon Scalable Processor Vulnerability for Authenticated Users
CVE-2025-22840

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Intel(r) Xeon(r) 6 Scalable Processors
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 August 2025

What is CVE-2025-22840?

A sequence of processor instructions in some Intel Xeon 6 Scalable processors may lead to unexpected behaviors, potentially allowing an authenticated user with local access to escalate privileges. This vulnerability raises concerns regarding system integrity and user access management. For detailed insights and mitigations, refer to the advisory provided by Intel.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) Xeon(R) 6 Scalable processors See references

References

https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advis...

CVSS V4

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Attack Required:
Physical
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-22840 : Intel Xeon Scalable Processor Vulnerability for Authenticated Users