Overview
This report details a significant vulnerability, labeled CVE-2025-20008, that affects Intel(R) Simics(R) Package Manager versions prior to 1.12.0. This vulnerability could potentially allow a privileged user to escalate their privilege level, thereby compromising the system or even leading to data leakage. As such, this vulnerability is of crucial concern to Intel users and cybersecurity professionals alike.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-20008
Severity: High – CVSS Score 7.7
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: High
User Interaction: None
Impact: System compromise and potential data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Intel(R) Simics(R) Package Manager | Before version 1.12.0
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability, CVE-2025-20008, is rooted in the insecure inherited permissions of some Intel(R) Simics(R) Package Manager software. A privileged user could potentially exploit these insecure permissions to escalate their privilege level via local access. This could then provide the user with unauthorized control over the system, potentially leading to system compromise or data leakage.
Conceptual Example Code
While the exact details of exploitation are not provided, a conceptual example may look like this:
# The attacker, already having high-level permissions, accesses the insecure files
cd /path/to/insecure/files
# The attacker modifies the file permissions, escalating their own privileges
chmod 777 target_file
# Now with escalated privileges, they can execute commands or access data they shouldn't
./target_file --execute_unauthorized_commandPlease note that this is a conceptual example and the actual exploit may differ significantly.
