Privilege Escalation in Intel TDX Migration Trust Domain

CVE-2026-56432

What is CVE-2026-56432?

An unintended proxy or intermediary ('confused deputy') within the Intel TDX Migration Trust Domain may facilitate unauthorized privilege escalation. This vulnerability exists due to system software interactions involving a privileged user, which could allow a low complexity attack to succeed. Notably, this attack can be executed through local access without special internal knowledge or user interaction, raising significant security concerns. The implications of this vulnerability can severely affect the integrity of the system, potentially compromising sensitive data.

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