CVE-2025-20012: Medium severity Intel Core Ultra Processors vulnerability

Published May 13, 2025
·
Updated

Incorrect behavior order for some Intel(R) Core™ Ultra Processors may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via physical access.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Intel Core Ultra Processors
debian/intel-microcode
3.20251111.1~deb12u13.20250812.1~deb12u13.20251111.1~deb13u13.20250812.1~deb13u13.20260227.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/intel-microcode to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.20251111.1~deb12u1Fixed in 3.20250812.1~deb12u1Fixed in 3.20251111.1~deb13u1Fixed in 3.20250812.1~deb13u1Fixed in 3.20260227.1

Event History

May 13, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via OSV·09:16 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·10:03 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2025-20012?

CVE-2025-20012 affects some Intel(R) Core™ Ultra Processors.

2

What is the potential impact of CVE-2025-20012?

CVE-2025-20012 may allow an unauthenticated user to enable information disclosure via physical access.

3

What is the nature of the vulnerability CVE-2025-20012?

CVE-2025-20012 is characterized by an incorrect behavior order in affected Intel processors.

4

Is remote access required to exploit CVE-2025-20012?

No, CVE-2025-20012 can be exploited with physical access, and does not require remote access.

5

Are there any known mitigations for CVE-2025-20012?

Specific mitigations for CVE-2025-20012 are not detailed, so it is recommended to follow manufacturer guidance for securing affected systems.

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