CVE-2025-24327
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Intel Rapid Storage Technology Application allows local authenticated attackers to escalate privileges through insecure inherited permissions. Attackers could execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges, affecting systems running vulnerable versions of the software. The attack requires local access and user interaction, making it primarily a threat to workstations and servers with the vulnerable software installed.
💻 Affected Systems
- Intel Rapid Storage Technology Application
⚠️ 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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- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system compromise via local privilege escalation leading to full administrative control, data theft, and persistent backdoor installation.
Likely Case
Local authenticated attacker gains elevated privileges to install malware, access sensitive data, or modify system configurations.
If Mitigated
Limited impact due to proper access controls, user awareness, and network segmentation preventing lateral movement.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires authenticated user, local access, and user interaction. Attack complexity is high according to CVSS metrics.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 20.0.1021 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01362.html
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download Intel RST version 20.0.1021 or later from Intel's website. 2. Run the installer with administrative privileges. 3. Follow on-screen instructions. 4. Restart the system when prompted.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Remove Intel RST Software
windowsUninstall Intel Rapid Storage Technology if not required for system functionality
Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program > Select Intel Rapid Storage Technology > Uninstall
Restrict Local Access
allImplement strict local access controls and limit user privileges
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement principle of least privilege for all user accounts
- Enable application whitelisting to prevent unauthorized code execution
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Intel RST version in Control Panel > Programs or via 'wmic product get name,version' commandCheck Version:
wmic product where "name like '%Intel%Rapid%Storage%'" get name,versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify installed version is 20.0.1021 or later using same methods📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual process creation from Intel RST components
- Permission modification events related to RST files/folders
Network Indicators:
- None - local privilege escalation only
SIEM Query:
Process Creation where (Image contains 'RST' OR ParentImage contains 'RST') AND (IntegrityLevel changed OR User contains 'SYSTEM')