CVE-2025-20003

Improper link resolution before file access ('Link Following') for some Intel(R) Graphics Driver software installers may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

CVSS v3 8.2 HIGH

8.2^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.5 / Impact : 6.0

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope CHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01259.html

Configurations

No configuration.

History

16 May 2025, 14:43

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2025-05-13 21:16

Updated : 2025-05-16 14:43

NVD link : CVE-2025-20003

Mitre link : CVE-2025-20003

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-20003

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-59

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

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