CVE-2025-21096
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CVE-2025-21096 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 1.9/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper buffer restrictions in the firmware for some Intel(R) TDX may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper buffer restrictions in the firmware for some Intel(R) TDX may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
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Timeline
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- Status
- Deferred
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