CVE-2025-24520 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting Intel(R) Local Manageability Service software versions prior to 2514.7.16.0. The vulnerability arises from the improper handling of sensitive information, which is inserted into log files by the affected software. An authenticated user with local access privileges can exploit this flaw to gain access to sensitive information that should not be exposed in logs. This information disclosure vulnerability does not require user interaction and can be executed with low attack complexity, but it does require the attacker to have local authenticated access with limited privileges. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, as sensitive data leakage could aid attackers in further compromising the system or network. The vulnerability does not affect system integrity or availability directly, and there are no known exploits in the wild at the time of publication. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates local attack vector (AV:L), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:L), no user interaction (UI:N), and low impact on confidentiality (C:L), with no impact on integrity or availability. Intel has released version 2514.7.16.0 to address this issue, though no direct patch links are provided in the source information.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a moderate risk primarily in environments where Intel Local Manageability Service software is deployed, such as enterprise IT infrastructures that utilize Intel's management tools for hardware and system monitoring. The information disclosure could lead to leakage of sensitive operational or configuration data, potentially aiding attackers in lateral movement or privilege escalation within the network. While the vulnerability requires local authenticated access, insider threats or compromised credentials could be leveraged to exploit this flaw. The impact is more significant in sectors with stringent data protection requirements, such as finance, healthcare, and critical infrastructure, where even limited data leakage can have regulatory and operational consequences. Since the vulnerability does not allow remote exploitation or direct system compromise, the risk is somewhat contained but still relevant for organizations with large numbers of users or complex access environments.

European organizations should prioritize updating Intel Local Manageability Service software to version 2514.7.16.0 or later to remediate this vulnerability. Until patching is complete, organizations should enforce strict access controls to limit local authenticated access to trusted personnel only. Implementing robust credential management and monitoring for unusual local access patterns can help detect potential exploitation attempts. Additionally, reviewing and restricting log file permissions to prevent unauthorized reading of sensitive logs can reduce the risk of information disclosure. Organizations should also conduct regular audits of local accounts and ensure that least privilege principles are applied. Employing endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to monitor for suspicious activity related to Intel management services may provide early warning of exploitation attempts.