CVE-2025-24307
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Intel CIP software allows authenticated users to potentially manipulate data through a complex attack chain. It affects systems running Intel CIP software versions before WIN_DCA_2.4.0.11001. The impact is limited to integrity with low severity.
💻 Affected Systems
- Intel(R) CIP software
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Authenticated attacker could manipulate application data, potentially affecting system integrity through complex exploitation.
Likely Case
Limited data manipulation within the affected application's context by authenticated users with sophisticated attack capabilities.
If Mitigated
Minimal impact with proper access controls and network segmentation in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires authenticated user, network access, and high complexity attack without user interaction.
🛠️ 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 Intel CIP software version WIN_DCA_2.4.0.11001 or later from Intel. 2. Install the update following Intel's documentation. 3. Restart the system to complete installation.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Segmentation
allRestrict network access to systems running Intel CIP software to trusted networks only.
Principle of Least Privilege
allEnsure users only have necessary permissions and monitor for unusual authenticated activity.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls to limit exposure
- Monitor for unusual authenticated user activity and data manipulation attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Intel CIP software version in Windows Programs and Features or via Intel management tools.Check Version:
Check via Windows Control Panel > Programs and Features or Intel-provided management utilities.Verify Fix Applied:
Verify installed version is WIN_DCA_2.4.0.11001 or later through software version check.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual authenticated user activity with Intel CIP processes
- Failed privilege escalation attempts
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected network connections to/from Intel CIP software ports
SIEM Query:
source="windows" AND (process_name="*intel*cip*" OR process_name="*dca*") AND (event_id=4688 OR event_id=4689) AND user!="SYSTEM"