CVE-2025-35998: High severity Intel Intel Quick Assist Technology vulnerability
Missing protection mechanism for alternate hardware interface in the Intel(R) Quick Assist Technology for some Intel(R) Platforms within Ring 0: Kernel may allow an escalation of privilege. System software adversary with a privileged user combined with a low complexity attack may enable escalation of privilege. This result may potentially occur via local access when attack requirements are present with special internal knowledge and requires no user interaction. The potential vulnerability may impact the confidentiality (high), integrity (high) and availability (none) of the vulnerable system, resulting in subsequent system confidentiality (none), integrity (none) and availability (none) impacts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-35998?
CVE-2025-35998 has been classified as high severity due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2025-35998?
Fixing CVE-2025-35998 involves updating the Intel Quick Assist Technology to the latest version provided by Intel.
What systems are affected by CVE-2025-35998?
CVE-2025-35998 affects multiple Intel platforms that utilize Intel Quick Assist Technology.
What type of attack does CVE-2025-35998 facilitate?
CVE-2025-35998 allows for an escalation of privilege through a low complexity attack by a system software adversary.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-35998?
Currently, the recommended course of action for CVE-2025-35998 is to apply the available updates rather than relying on workarounds.