CVE-2025-24863
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Intel CIP software allows unprivileged authenticated users to potentially access sensitive information they shouldn't have access to. It affects systems running vulnerable versions of Intel CIP software and could lead to data exposure without requiring special privileges or user interaction.
💻 Affected Systems
- Intel(R) CIP software
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Sensitive system or application data could be exposed to authenticated attackers, potentially leading to further compromise or data theft.
Likely Case
Limited information disclosure within the application's context, potentially exposing configuration data or other non-critical information.
If Mitigated
No impact if proper access controls and network segmentation are in place and the vulnerability is patched.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires authenticated user access and network access to the vulnerable system.
🛠️ 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 updated Intel CIP software version 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 vulnerable Intel CIP software to only trusted users and systems.
Principle of Least Privilege
allEnsure users only have the minimum necessary access rights to systems running the vulnerable software.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls to limit exposure
- Monitor systems for unusual access patterns or data exfiltration attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check the installed version of Intel CIP software. If it's earlier than WIN_DCA_2.4.0.11001, the system is vulnerable.Check Version:
Check the software version through Windows Programs and Features or the Intel CIP software interface.Verify Fix Applied:
Verify that Intel CIP software version is WIN_DCA_2.4.0.11001 or later after applying the update.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual access patterns to Intel CIP software components
- Failed or successful privilege escalation attempts
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected network traffic to/from systems running Intel CIP software
SIEM Query:
source="windows" AND (process_name="*intel*cip*" OR process_name="*cip*") AND (event_id=4688 OR event_id=4624 OR event_id=4625)