Intel 800 Series Ethernet up to 1.17.1 Linux Kernel-Mode Driver unusual condition

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Intel 800 Series Ethernet up to 1.17.1. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Linux Kernel-Mode Driver. This manipulation causes unusual condition. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-24303. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Intel 800 Series Ethernet up to 1.17.1. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component Linux Kernel-Mode Driver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a unusual condition vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-754. The product does not check or incorrectly checks for unusual or exceptional conditions that are not expected to occur frequently during day to day operation of the product. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Improper check for unusual or exceptional conditions 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.

It is possible to read the advisory at intel.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-24303 since 01/23/2025. The exploitation appears to be difficult. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/12/2025).

Upgrading to version 1.17.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Class: Unusual condition
CWE: CWE-754
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: 800 Series Ethernet 1.17.2

Timelineinfo

01/23/2025 CVE reserved
08/12/2025 +200 days Advisory disclosed
08/12/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/12/2025 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-01296
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-24303 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-24303
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-319699

Entryinfo

Created: 08/12/2025 20:23
Changes: 08/12/2025 20:23 (76)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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