Description

Missing reference to active allocated resource for some Intel(R) Xeon(R) processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-771 CWE-771

References

Other References

https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01313.html https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00027.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-21090? +

Missing reference to active allocated resource for some Intel(R) Xeon(R) processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-21090? +

CVE-2025-21090 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-21090? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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