Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Intel Chipset Software

CVE-2025-36522

What is CVE-2025-36522?

A security vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions in Intel(R) Chipset Software prior to version 10.1.20266.8668. This flaw permits escalation of privilege when an adversary with authenticated user access exploits the vulnerability through a complex local attack. The risk involves potential unauthorized access that could compromise system confidentiality, integrity, and availability, necessitating active user interaction to exploit.

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