CVE-2025-20629: Medium severity Intel Ethernet Network Adapter E810 Series vulnerability
Published May 13, 2025
·Updated
Insecure inherited permissions in the NVM Update Utility for some Intel(R) Ethernet Network Adapter E810 Series before version 4.60 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Intel Ethernet Network Adapter E810 Series<4.60
Event History
May 13, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-20629?
CVE-2025-20629 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-20629?
To fix CVE-2025-20629, update the Intel Ethernet Network Adapter E810 Series to version 4.60 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-20629?
CVE-2025-20629 is an escalation of privilege vulnerability due to insecure inherited permissions.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2025-20629?
CVE-2025-20629 affects users of Intel Ethernet Network Adapter E810 Series versions prior to 4.60.
5
Can CVE-2025-20629 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2025-20629 requires local access for exploitation.