CVE-2025-24299
📋 TL;DR
An improper input validation vulnerability in Intel CIP software allows authenticated attackers to escalate privileges via network access without user interaction. This affects systems running vulnerable versions of Intel CIP software on Windows. The vulnerability enables complete system compromise with high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
💻 Affected Systems
- Intel(R) CIP software
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system takeover by authenticated attacker leading to data theft, system manipulation, and denial of service.
Likely Case
Privilege escalation allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated permissions and access sensitive system resources.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper network segmentation, least privilege principles, and monitoring are implemented.
🎯 Exploit Status
Attack requires authenticated user but no special internal knowledge. Network access enables exploitation when attack requirements are met.
🛠️ 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 version WIN_DCA_2.4.0.11001 or later from Intel website. 2. Install the update following Intel's installation guide. 3. Restart the system to complete installation.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Segmentation
allRestrict network access to systems running Intel CIP software to only trusted networks and users.
Least Privilege Enforcement
windowsImplement strict user privilege management to limit authenticated user capabilities.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate affected systems from untrusted networks and internet access
- Implement enhanced monitoring for privilege escalation attempts and unusual process behavior
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Intel CIP software version in Windows Programs and Features or via Intel software management tools.Check Version:
Check via Windows Control Panel > Programs and Features or use Intel software management utilitiesVerify Fix Applied:
Verify installed version is WIN_DCA_2.4.0.11001 or later and check for successful installation logs.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unexpected privilege escalation events
- Unusual process creation with elevated privileges
- Failed authentication attempts followed by successful privilege changes
Network Indicators:
- Unusual network connections to/from systems running Intel CIP software
- Network traffic patterns indicating exploitation attempts
SIEM Query:
EventID=4688 AND ProcessName LIKE '%IntelCIP%' AND NewProcessName NOT IN (expected_process_list)