CVE-2025-24834
📋 TL;DR
An information disclosure vulnerability in Intel CIP software allows unprivileged local attackers to access sensitive data from user applications. This affects systems running vulnerable Intel CIP software versions before WIN_DCA_2.4.0.11001. Attackers can exploit this without authentication or user interaction when they have local access to the system.
💻 Affected Systems
- Intel(R) CIP software
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Sensitive application data (potentially including credentials, configuration data, or proprietary information) could be exposed to local attackers, leading to further system compromise or data theft.
Likely Case
Local users or malware with limited privileges could read memory contents from user applications, potentially exposing sensitive information stored in application memory.
If Mitigated
With proper network segmentation and access controls, the impact is limited to the local system where the attacker already has some level of access.
🎯 Exploit Status
Attack requires local access to the system but no authentication. Attack complexity is described as low in the CVE description.
🛠️ 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 the latest Intel CIP software version WIN_DCA_2.4.0.11001 or later from Intel's official website. 2. Install the update following Intel's installation instructions. 3. Restart the system to ensure the patch is fully applied.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict Local Access
allLimit local user access to systems running vulnerable Intel CIP software to reduce attack surface.
Application Whitelisting
windowsImplement application control policies to prevent unauthorized software execution on affected systems.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate affected systems from critical networks and sensitive data
- Implement strict access controls and monitor for unusual local activity
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Intel CIP software version in Windows Programs and Features or via command line: wmic product where "name like '%Intel CIP%'" get versionCheck Version:
wmic product where "name like '%Intel CIP%'" get versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify installed version is WIN_DCA_2.4.0.11001 or later using the same version check command📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual process memory access patterns
- Multiple failed attempts to access protected memory regions
Network Indicators:
- Not applicable - this is a local vulnerability
SIEM Query:
EventID=4688 AND (ProcessName contains 'unknown' OR ProcessName contains 'suspicious') AND ParentProcessName contains 'user application'