CVE-2025-20614
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Intel CIP software allows local attackers to escalate privileges by controlling file paths. It affects systems running vulnerable versions of Intel CIP software on Windows. Attackers need local access but no special privileges or user interaction.
💻 Affected Systems
- Intel(R) CIP software
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Local attacker gains full system administrator privileges, potentially compromising all data and system integrity.
Likely Case
Local user or malware gains elevated privileges to access sensitive data or install persistent backdoors.
If Mitigated
Attack fails due to proper access controls, user privilege separation, or patched systems.
🎯 Exploit Status
Attack requires local access and low complexity. No user interaction needed. Not known to be actively exploited.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: WIN_DCA_2.4.0.11001 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01328.html
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download latest Intel CIP software from Intel website. 2. Uninstall current version. 3. Install WIN_DCA_2.4.0.11001 or later. 4. Restart system.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict local user privileges
windowsLimit standard user accounts to prevent privilege escalation attempts
Application control policies
windowsImplement application whitelisting to prevent unauthorized software execution
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove Intel CIP software if not essential for operations
- Implement strict access controls and monitor for suspicious local privilege escalation attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Intel CIP software version in Control Panel > Programs and FeaturesCheck Version:
wmic product where name="Intel CIP" get versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify installed version is WIN_DCA_2.4.0.11001 or later📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unexpected privilege escalation events
- Intel CIP process spawning with elevated privileges
- File path manipulation attempts in application logs
Network Indicators:
- None - local attack only
SIEM Query:
EventID=4688 AND ProcessName="*Intel*CIP*" AND NewProcessName contains "cmd.exe" OR "powershell.exe"