{"id":79157,"date":"2025-09-29T02:47:02","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T02:47:02","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-10-03T18:59:52","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T00:59:52","slug":"cve-2025-24303-escalation-of-privilege-vulnerability-in-intel-800-series-ethernet-linux-kernel-mode-driver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-24303-escalation-of-privilege-vulnerability-in-intel-800-series-ethernet-linux-kernel-mode-driver\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-24303: Escalation of Privilege Vulnerability in Intel 800 Series Ethernet Linux kernel-mode driver<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

The cybersecurity landscape is continuously evolving, with new vulnerabilities being discovered frequently. One such vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-24303, affects the Linux kernel-mode driver for certain Intel(R) 800 Series Ethernet devices. This vulnerability is significant due to its potential for misuse in privilege escalation attacks, allowing an authenticated user to potentially gain unauthorized access<\/a> or control over a system.
\nThis vulnerability is inherent in versions of the Linux kernel-mode driver<\/a> for Intel(R) 800 Series Ethernet devices prior to version 1.17.2. It is classified as a medium-to-high severity issue with a CVSS score of 7.8, indicating that it has a considerable impact on the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

CVE ID: CVE-2025-24303
\nSeverity: High (7.8 CVSS score)
\nAttack Vector: Local
\nPrivileges Required: Low
\nUser Interaction: Required
\nImpact: Potential system compromise and data<\/a> leakage<\/p>\n

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

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