CVE-2025-24325: Intel(R) 800 Series Ethernet · Escalation of Privilege
Affects Intel(R) 800 Series EthernetSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.3 Critical : upgrade to 1.17.2 as a priority.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 3% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 1.17.2
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 12 Aug 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.
What to do
Upgrade Intel(R) 800 Series Ethernet to 1.17.2.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Intel(R) 800 Series Ethernet | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2025-24325, organizations should immediately update the Linux kernel-mode driver for Intel 800 Series Ethernet devices to version 1.17.2 or later, where the vulnerability is addressed. If an immediate update is not feasible, restrict local user access to trusted personnel only and enforce strict access controls to limit the number of users with authenticated local access. Employ kernel-level security modules such as SELinux or AppArmor to enforce least privilege and contain potential privilege escalations. Monitor system logs and network activity for unusual behavior indicative of privilege escalation attempts. Conduct regular audits of user privileges and remove unnecessary accounts. Coordinate with Linux distribution vendors and Intel for official patches and advisories. Additionally, implement endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of detecting anomalous kernel-level activities. For environments where Intel 800 Series Ethernet hardware is critical, consider network segmentation to isolate vulnerable systems until patched. Maintain an incident response plan to quickly address any suspected exploitation.
Description
Improper input validation in the Linux kernel-mode driver for some Intel(R) 800 Series Ethernet before version 1.17.2 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.