Escalation of Privilege Vulnerability in Intel Memory and Storage Tool

CVE-2025-36511

What is CVE-2025-36511?

The Intel Memory and Storage Tool prior to version 2.5.2 presents a vulnerability due to incorrect default permissions in its user applications. This flaw may allow a system software adversary, who has authenticated access, to exploit privilege escalation through a high complexity attack. Such an attack may require local access and active user interaction without necessitating special internal knowledge of the system. The implications of this vulnerability could significantly affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the impacted system, raising serious concerns for users.

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