CVE-2025-24325
📋 TL;DR
An improper input validation vulnerability in Intel 800 Series Ethernet kernel-mode drivers allows authenticated local users to potentially escalate privileges. This affects Linux systems using vulnerable Intel Ethernet drivers. Attackers with local access could gain root privileges on affected systems.
💻 Affected Systems
- Intel 800 Series Ethernet Controllers
- Linux kernel-mode driver for Intel 800 Series Ethernet
⚠️ 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
Local authenticated attacker gains root privileges, leading to complete system compromise, data theft, and persistence establishment.
Likely Case
Privileged user or attacker with initial access escalates to root to install malware, steal credentials, or pivot to other systems.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and monitoring, exploitation attempts are detected and contained before significant damage occurs.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires local authenticated access and knowledge of driver internals. No public exploit code available at advisory publication.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.17.2 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01296.html
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Check current driver version. 2. Download updated driver from Intel. 3. Install new driver following Intel instructions. 4. Reboot system to load patched driver.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict local user access
linuxLimit local user accounts and implement least privilege to reduce attack surface
Disable affected hardware
linuxTemporarily disable Intel 800 Series Ethernet if not critical
sudo modprobe -r ixgbe
sudo modprobe -r i40e
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls to limit local user privileges
- Deploy endpoint detection and response (EDR) to monitor for privilege escalation attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check installed driver version: modinfo ixgbe | grep version OR modinfo i40e | grep versionCheck Version:
modinfo ixgbe | grep version; modinfo i40e | grep versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify driver version is 1.17.2 or higher: modinfo ixgbe | grep version OR modinfo i40e | grep version📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Kernel logs showing driver crashes or unexpected privilege changes
- Audit logs showing unusual process privilege escalation
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from privileged processes
SIEM Query:
source="kernel" AND ("ixgbe" OR "i40e") AND ("segfault" OR "panic" OR "oops")