CVE-2025-24834 is a medium-severity information disclosure vulnerability affecting Intel(R) CIP software versions prior to WIN_DCA_2.4.0.11001. The flaw arises from a failure in the protection mechanisms within Ring 3 user applications, allowing unprivileged and unauthenticated adversaries with adjacent access to leak sensitive information. The attack vector requires no user interaction and has low complexity, making it feasible for attackers with network adjacency or local access to exploit. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality significantly, but does not affect system integrity or availability. The CVSS 4.0 vector (AV:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N) indicates an attack requiring adjacent access, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact. No special internal knowledge is needed, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild as of the publication date. Intel CIP software is commonly deployed in environments requiring secure data processing and communication, making this vulnerability relevant for organizations relying on Intel’s software stack. The vulnerability was reserved in January 2025 and published in November 2025, with no patch links provided in the source data, suggesting that users should verify availability of updates directly from Intel.

For European organizations, the primary impact of CVE-2025-24834 is the potential exposure of sensitive information processed or stored by Intel CIP software. This could include intellectual property, personal data, or confidential operational data, leading to privacy violations and compliance risks under regulations such as GDPR. Although the vulnerability does not affect integrity or availability, the confidentiality breach could facilitate further attacks or espionage. Organizations in sectors with high reliance on Intel hardware and CIP software—such as manufacturing, telecommunications, finance, and government—may be particularly at risk. The low complexity and lack of required privileges or user interaction increase the likelihood of exploitation in environments where adjacent access is possible, such as internal networks or shared infrastructure. The absence of known exploits currently reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, especially as attackers may develop exploits over time.

To mitigate CVE-2025-24834, European organizations should prioritize updating Intel CIP software to version WIN_DCA_2.4.0.11001 or later once available. In the absence of immediate patches, organizations should restrict adjacent access to vulnerable systems by segmenting networks and enforcing strict access controls to limit exposure to untrusted users or devices. Monitoring network traffic for unusual access patterns near Intel CIP software instances can help detect exploitation attempts. Employing host-based intrusion detection systems (HIDS) and endpoint protection solutions that can identify anomalous behavior related to information disclosure is recommended. Additionally, organizations should review and enforce least privilege principles for software and users interacting with Intel CIP components. Regularly auditing software versions and configurations across the environment will ensure timely identification of vulnerable instances. Finally, maintaining up-to-date threat intelligence feeds and vendor advisories will help track any emerging exploits or patches.