{"id":64158,"date":"2025-08-19T02:52:29","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T02:52:29","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-10-10T00:14:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T06:14:23","slug":"cve-2025-24325-improper-input-validation-in-intel-r-800-series-ethernet-driver-allows-potential-escalation-of-privilege","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-24325-improper-input-validation-in-intel-r-800-series-ethernet-driver-allows-potential-escalation-of-privilege\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-24325: Improper Input Validation in Intel(R) 800 Series Ethernet Driver Allows Potential Escalation of Privilege<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

Vulnerability CVE-2025-24325 is a significant security issue that directly impacts the Linux kernel-mode driver for some Intel(R) 800 Series Ethernet before version 1.17.2. This vulnerability arises from improper input validation, leading to a potential escalation of system privileges. As a result, any authenticated user with local access can potentially compromise the system or lead<\/a> to data leakage. Given the widespread use of Linux and Intel hardware, this vulnerability could affect a vast number of systems<\/a> worldwide, underscoring the critical importance of its mitigation.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-24325
\nSeverity: High (8.8 CVSS Severity Score)
\nAttack Vector: Local
\nPrivileges Required: User
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: Potential system compromise or data leakage due to privilege escalation<\/a><\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

Intel(R) 800 Series Ethernet<\/a> Driver | Before version 1.17.2<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The exploit takes advantage of the improper input validation in the Linux kernel-mode driver<\/a> for some Intel(R) 800 Series Ethernet. An authenticated user<\/a>, using local access, could feed the driver maliciously crafted data. Due to the lack of proper input validation, this data could trigger an unexpected behavior in the driver, leading to a scenario where privileges<\/a> could be escalated, allowing the attacker to perform unauthorized actions or access sensitive information.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

Assuming a local context, an attacker might execute a command<\/a> like the following:<\/p>\n

echo 'malicious_payload' > \/proc\/driver\/intel_ethernet<\/code><\/pre>\n
This action writes the ‘malicious_payload’ to a proc file<\/a> associated with the driver. If the driver does not correctly validate this input, it could lead to unexpected behavior, including privilege escalation<\/a>.
\nPlease note that this is a conceptual example and may not represent an accurate depiction of the exploit. It is provided to illustrate the general mechanism of this vulnerability<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Mitigation Guidance<\/strong><\/p>\n
Users affected by this vulnerability<\/a> should apply the vendor patch as soon as possible. If immediate patching is not possible, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as a temporary mitigation. It is crucial to keep all systems updated to prevent exploitation of known vulnerabilities<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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