Privilege Escalation Risk in Intel Processor Identification Utility

CVE-2025-27246

What is CVE-2025-27246?

The Intel Processor Identification Utility suffers from incorrect default permissions, allowing potential escalation of privileges. This vulnerability can be exploited by an authenticated user through a complex attack that requires local access and active interaction. When exploited, it may lead to local code execution, significantly impacting the system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Users should apply the recommended updates to safeguard against this vulnerability.

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