CVE-2025-24838
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Intel CIP software allows unprivileged authenticated users to escalate privileges via network access without user interaction. It affects systems running vulnerable versions of Intel CIP software on Windows. Successful exploitation could give attackers full system control.
💻 Affected Systems
- Intel(R) CIP software
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system compromise with attacker gaining administrative privileges, potentially leading to data theft, system manipulation, or deployment of persistent malware.
Likely Case
Local privilege escalation allowing authenticated attackers to execute code with higher privileges than intended, potentially leading to lateral movement within the network.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper network segmentation, least privilege principles, and monitoring are in place to detect unusual privilege escalation attempts.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires authenticated access but no user interaction. 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
Network Segmentation
allRestrict network access to systems running Intel CIP software to only trusted networks and users.
Least Privilege Enforcement
allEnsure users have only the minimum necessary privileges and monitor for privilege escalation attempts.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate affected systems from critical networks and internet access
- Implement strict access controls and monitor for suspicious privilege escalation activities
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check the installed version of Intel CIP software. If version is earlier than WIN_DCA_2.4.0.11001, the system is vulnerable.Check Version:
Check through Windows Programs and Features or Intel software management tools for the installed version of Intel CIP software.Verify Fix Applied:
Verify that Intel CIP software version is WIN_DCA_2.4.0.11001 or later after applying the patch.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual privilege escalation events in Windows security logs
- Unexpected process creation with elevated privileges from Intel CIP processes
Network Indicators:
- Unusual network connections to/from systems running Intel CIP software
- Network traffic patterns suggesting privilege escalation attempts
SIEM Query:
EventID=4672 OR EventID=4688 | where ProcessName contains "Intel CIP" | where NewProcessName indicates privilege escalation