CVE-2025-24314: Intel Computing Improvement Program Flaw

CVE-2025-24314 Overview

CVE-2025-24314 is an improper access control vulnerability [CWE-284] affecting Intel Computing Improvement Program (CIP) software prior to version WIN_DCA_2.4.0.11001. The flaw resides in Ring 3 user application space and may permit information disclosure when specific attack conditions are met. Exploitation requires an unprivileged adversary operating in combination with a privileged user, along with a high-complexity attack path over the network. Successful exploitation impacts confidentiality only, with no integrity or availability consequences on the affected system. Intel published details in advisory SA-01328.

Critical Impact
Successful exploitation may expose limited confidential information from systems running vulnerable versions of Intel CIP, but the attack complexity and privilege requirements substantially reduce practical risk.

Affected Products

Intel Computing Improvement Program (CIP) software before WIN_DCA_2.4.0.11001
Windows endpoints running the Intel Driver & Support Assistant data collection component
Systems where Intel CIP telemetry collection is enabled

Discovery Timeline

2025-11-11 - CVE-2025-24314 published to NVD
2026-06-17 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2025-24314

Vulnerability Analysis

The vulnerability is classified as improper access control [CWE-284] within Intel CIP software. Intel CIP is a telemetry and system-analysis component distributed alongside Intel Driver & Support Assistant on Windows endpoints. The affected code path runs in Ring 3 (user application) space rather than kernel mode, which constrains the scope of impact.

An unprivileged local adversary cannot exploit the issue alone. Exploitation requires the involvement of a privileged user and a high-complexity attack sequence. The confidentiality impact is scored as low, and there is no reported integrity or availability impact on the vulnerable system or subsequent systems.

The EPSS probability is 0.25%, reflecting a low likelihood of exploitation activity in the near term. Intel resolved the issue in CIP version WIN_DCA_2.4.0.11001.

Root Cause

The root cause is missing or insufficient access control enforcement within a CIP component that handles data readable to lower-privileged callers. When invoked under the required precondition set, the component discloses information that should be restricted to a privileged trust boundary.

Attack Vector

The attack vector is network-based, but the attack requirements are non-standard. An attacker must operate alongside a privileged user, satisfy specific preconditions, and execute a high-complexity sequence to trigger disclosure. No user interaction is required once the conditions are established. No public proof-of-concept or exploit is available at this time.

No verified code example is available. Refer to the Intel Security Advisory SA-01328 for vendor-provided technical details.

Detection Methods for CVE-2025-24314

Indicators of Compromise

Presence of Intel CIP software versions earlier than WIN_DCA_2.4.0.11001 on Windows endpoints
Unexpected network access patterns targeting Intel CIP service endpoints on managed hosts
Anomalous read access to CIP telemetry files or registry keys by non-Intel processes

Detection Strategies

Inventory installed software to enumerate all endpoints running Intel Driver & Support Assistant and confirm the CIP subcomponent version
Correlate process telemetry to identify unprivileged user-mode processes interacting with CIP components alongside privileged user sessions
Baseline normal CIP process behavior and alert on deviations in child process creation, file access, or network activity

Monitoring Recommendations

Monitor host telemetry for out-of-date WIN_DCA builds using endpoint management tooling
Track network connections initiated by CIP-related binaries and flag unexpected destinations
Review privileged user activity for concurrent access with unprivileged processes that read CIP-managed data

How to Mitigate CVE-2025-24314

Immediate Actions Required

Update Intel Computing Improvement Program to version WIN_DCA_2.4.0.11001 or later on all affected Windows endpoints
Identify all systems with Intel Driver & Support Assistant installed and validate the CIP subcomponent version
Restrict local user access on shared workstations where privileged users operate to reduce exposure to the required attack precondition

Patch Information

Intel released a fixed version of the Computing Improvement Program in WIN_DCA_2.4.0.11001. Administrators should deploy the update through Intel Driver & Support Assistant or through managed software distribution. Refer to Intel Security Advisory SA-01328 for the authoritative patch reference.

Workarounds

Uninstall Intel Computing Improvement Program on endpoints where telemetry collection is not required
Disable the Intel CIP service if updating is not immediately feasible, then schedule the patch through change management
Enforce least privilege for local user accounts to raise the bar on the precondition required for exploitation

bash

# Query installed Intel CIP version on Windows (PowerShell)
Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Product |
  Where-Object { $_.Name -like "*Intel*Computing Improvement*" } |
  Select-Object Name, Version, Vendor

# Uninstall Intel CIP silently if update is not feasible
msiexec /x "{PRODUCT-GUID}" /qn /norestart