CVE-2025-24847 concerns an information disclosure vulnerability found in Intel(R) CIP software prior to version WIN_DCA_2.4.0.11001. The root cause is improper input validation within the user application layer (Ring 3), which can be exploited by an unprivileged adversary who has access to a privileged user context. The attack vector is network-based, requiring no special internal knowledge, and only passive user interaction, indicating that the victim does not need to actively engage with the attack. The vulnerability allows unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, compromising confidentiality, but does not affect system integrity or availability. The attack complexity is low, meaning it does not require sophisticated skills or resources. The vulnerability does not require elevated privileges beyond the combination of unprivileged software and a privileged user context, and no user interaction beyond passive presence is needed. The CVSS 4.0 vector (AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:P/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N) reflects network attack vector, low complexity, partial attack requirements, high confidentiality impact, and no impact on integrity or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at the time of publication, and no patches or mitigation links were provided in the source data.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a moderate risk primarily to confidentiality of sensitive data processed or stored by Intel(R) CIP software. Since the vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network with low complexity, attackers could potentially extract sensitive information without disrupting system operations. This could lead to exposure of intellectual property, personal data, or other confidential information, which may have regulatory implications under GDPR and other data protection laws. The lack of impact on integrity and availability reduces the risk of operational disruption or data tampering but does not eliminate the risk of reputational damage or compliance penalties. Organizations relying on Intel CIP software in critical infrastructure, manufacturing, or data processing environments should be particularly vigilant. The requirement for a privileged user context combined with unprivileged software presence suggests that insider threats or compromised privileged accounts could facilitate exploitation. The passive user interaction requirement means that social engineering is not necessary, increasing the attack surface. Overall, the vulnerability could be leveraged in targeted attacks against European enterprises handling sensitive or regulated data.

Organizations should prioritize upgrading Intel(R) CIP software to version WIN_DCA_2.4.0.11001 or later as soon as a patch becomes available. Until then, implement strict network segmentation and access controls to limit exposure of systems running vulnerable versions, especially restricting network access to trusted entities only. Monitor privileged user accounts for unusual activity and enforce the principle of least privilege to reduce the risk of combined privileged/unprivileged exploitation scenarios. Employ network intrusion detection systems (IDS) and anomaly detection to identify potential exploitation attempts. Conduct regular audits of software versions and configurations to ensure no outdated Intel CIP software remains in production. Additionally, implement strong endpoint security controls to prevent unprivileged software from running unauthorized code alongside privileged user sessions. Educate privileged users about the risks and encourage prompt reporting of suspicious activity. Finally, maintain comprehensive logging and incident response plans tailored to information disclosure incidents.