What is CVE-2025-20093?

CVE-2025-20093 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel(r) 800 Series Ethernet, classified under Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions. CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2025-08-12.

How severe is CVE-2025-20093?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Intel(r) 800 Series Ethernet

CVE-2025-20093

Improper check for unusual or exceptional conditions in the Linux kernel-mode driver for some Intel(R) 800 Series Ethernet before version 1.17.2 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

EPSS: 0.001 (2.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

N/a Intel(r) 800 Series Ethernet — versions before version 1.17.2

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-754 — Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions

References

secure@intel.com

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-20093?: CVE-2025-20093 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel(r) 800 Series Ethernet, classified under Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions. CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2025-08-12.
How severe is CVE-2025-20093?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.