CVE-2025-65264

Name: CVE-2025-65264
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-01-27T17:16:09.493+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-65264 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The kernel driver of CPUID CPU-Z v2.17 and earlier does not validate user-supplied values passed via its IOCTL interface, allowing an attacker to access sensitive information via a crafted request.. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The kernel driver of CPUID CPU-Z v2.17 and earlier does not validate user-supplied values passed via its IOCTL interface, allowing an attacker to access sensitive information via a crafted request.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.18%

7.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cpuid	Cpu-Z	<= 2.17

References

https://github.com/cwjchoi01/CVE-2025-65264Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.htmlProduct

Timeline

Published: Jan 27, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-65264?

The kernel driver of CPUID CPU-Z v2.17 and earlier does not validate user-supplied values passed via its IOCTL interface, allowing an attacker to access sensitive information via a crafted request.

How severe is CVE-2025-65264?

CVE-2025-65264 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-65264?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST