CVE-2025-24862
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Intel CIP software allows an attacker with local access and special internal knowledge to upload dangerous file types, potentially enabling privilege escalation and data manipulation. It affects users of Intel(R) CIP software before version WIN_DCA_2.4.0.11001 running in Ring 3 user applications. The attack requires passive user interaction and has high complexity.
💻 Affected Systems
- Intel(R) CIP software
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
An attacker with local access and internal knowledge could escalate privileges and manipulate data on the system.
Likely Case
Limited impact due to high complexity requirements and need for passive user interaction; most likely would result in failed exploitation attempts.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and user awareness, the vulnerability poses minimal risk.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires unprivileged software adversary combined with privileged user, passive user interaction, and special internal knowledge.
🛠️ 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 WIN_DCA_2.4.0.11001 or later from Intel. 2. Install the update. 3. Restart the system.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict file upload permissions
windowsConfigure application to restrict file uploads to trusted sources only
Implement file type validation
allAdd server-side validation to reject dangerous file types
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls to limit who can upload files
- Monitor for unusual file upload activities and implement user awareness training
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Intel CIP software version; if below WIN_DCA_2.4.0.11001, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
Check Intel CIP software version in Control Panel > Programs and Features or via vendor documentation.Verify Fix Applied:
Verify Intel CIP software version is WIN_DCA_2.4.0.11001 or later.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file upload activities in application logs
- Failed file upload attempts with dangerous extensions
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected file transfer patterns to/from affected systems
SIEM Query:
Search for file upload events with dangerous extensions (.exe, .dll, .bat, etc.) in application logs