PT-2025-46425 · Intel · Intel Processor Identification Utility

Published 2025-11-11 · Updated 2025-11-11 · CVE-2025-32001

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

6.7

Medium

Base vector

AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Intel(R) Processor Identification Utility versions prior to 8.0.43

Description An uncontrolled search path exists in the Intel(R) Processor Identification Utility before version 8.0.43. This issue, occurring within Ring 3 User Applications, may allow an attacker to escalate privileges. A system software adversary with an authenticated user and a high complexity attack may be able to exploit this. The issue requires local access, does not require special internal knowledge, and needs active user interaction. The potential impacts to the system include confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Recommendations Update the Intel(R) Processor Identification Utility to version 8.0.43 or later.

Fix

Uncontrolled Search Path Element

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Related Identifiers

CVE-2025-32001

Affected Products

Intel Processor Identification Utility

References · 3

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-32001 · Security Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1988303456248238228 · Twitter Post
• https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01334.html · Note