CVE-2025-24495

CVE-2025-24495 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Incorrect initialization of resource in the branch prediction unit for some Intel(R) Core™ Ultra Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-24495?
Incorrect initialization of resource in the branch prediction unit for some Intel(R) Core™ Ultra Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.
How severe is CVE-2025-24495?
CVE-2025-24495 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-24495 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-24495?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-24495 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-24495 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-14536.
When was CVE-2025-24495 published?
CVE-2025-24495 was published on 2025-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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