CVE-2025-24842
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Intel System Support Utility allows local attackers to escalate privileges by manipulating the search path for DLLs or other resources. It affects users running vulnerable versions of the utility on Windows systems. Attackers could execute arbitrary code with higher privileges than they normally have.
💻 Affected Systems
- Intel System Support Utility
⚠️ 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 attacker gains full system control (SYSTEM/root privileges) and can install persistent malware, steal all data, or disrupt system operations.
Likely Case
Privileged user account compromise leading to data theft, lateral movement, or installation of backdoors.
If Mitigated
Attack fails due to proper access controls, limited user privileges, or security software blocking the path manipulation.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires local access, some user interaction, and high attack complexity. No public exploit code known at this time.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 4.1.0
Vendor Advisory: https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01360.html
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download Intel System Support Utility version 4.1.0 or later from Intel's official website. 2. Run the installer with administrative privileges. 3. Follow installation prompts. 4. Restart the system when prompted.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Remove vulnerable utility
windowsUninstall Intel System Support Utility if not required
Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program > Select Intel System Support Utility > Uninstall
Restrict execution permissions
windowsApply strict ACLs to prevent unauthorized users from executing the utility
icacls "C:\Program Files\Intel\System Support Utility\*" /deny Users:(RX)
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement least privilege principle - ensure users don't have administrative rights
- Use application whitelisting to prevent execution of unauthorized binaries
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check installed version of Intel System Support Utility via Programs and Features or by running the utility and checking About section.Check Version:
wmic product where name="Intel System Support Utility" get versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify version is 4.1.0 or higher in Programs and Features or utility About dialog.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual process creation from Intel System Support Utility directory
- Failed attempts to load DLLs from unusual locations
- Privilege escalation events in security logs
Network Indicators:
- None - local vulnerability only
SIEM Query:
EventID=4688 AND NewProcessName="*System Support Utility*" AND ParentProcessName NOT IN ("explorer.exe", "cmd.exe")