CVE-2024-25647
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Intel Binary Configuration Tool for Windows allows authenticated local users to escalate privileges due to incorrect default permissions. It affects Windows systems running vulnerable versions of the tool, potentially enabling attackers to gain higher system privileges than intended.
💻 Affected Systems
- Intel Binary Configuration Tool for Windows
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
An authenticated attacker could gain SYSTEM/administrator privileges, potentially compromising the entire Windows system and installing persistent malware.
Likely Case
Local authenticated users could elevate their privileges to install unauthorized software, modify system configurations, or access restricted data.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and least privilege principles, impact is limited to authorized users who already have some system access.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires authenticated local access. The vulnerability involves incorrect permissions that could be leveraged through standard Windows privilege escalation techniques.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 3.4.5
Vendor Advisory: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01138.html
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download Intel Binary Configuration Tool version 3.4.5 or later from Intel's official website. 2. Uninstall the current vulnerable version. 3. Install the updated version. 4. Restart the system to ensure changes take effect.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Remove vulnerable software
windowsUninstall Intel Binary Configuration Tool if not required for system functionality
Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program > Select Intel Binary Configuration Tool > Uninstall
Restrict access permissions
windowsManually adjust file and directory permissions for the tool to restrict access
icacls "C:\Program Files\Intel\Binary Configuration Tool\*" /inheritance:r /grant:r "SYSTEM:(OI)(CI)F" "Administrators:(OI)(CI)F" /deny "Users:(OI)(CI)F"
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls and least privilege principles for all user accounts
- Monitor for suspicious privilege escalation attempts using Windows Event Logs and security tools
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check installed version of Intel Binary Configuration Tool via Control Panel > Programs or by examining the installation directory for version informationCheck Version:
wmic product where name="Intel Binary Configuration Tool" get versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify that Intel Binary Configuration Tool version is 3.4.5 or higher and check that file permissions have been properly set📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Windows Event Logs showing unexpected privilege escalation attempts
- Security logs with event IDs related to access control violations
Network Indicators:
- No direct network indicators as this is a local privilege escalation vulnerability
SIEM Query:
EventID=4672 OR EventID=4688 | where ProcessName contains "Intel Binary Configuration Tool" OR CommandLine contains "Intel Binary Configuration Tool"