Intel Network Adapter Driver Privilege Escalation Vulnerability on Windows 11

A vulnerability allowing unauthorized privilege escalation has been identified in certain Intel Network Adapter Driver installers for Windows 11, prior to version 29.4. This vulnerability arises from an uncontrolled search path element, which could be exploited by an authenticated user with local access.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized privilege escalation.

Remediation

Users are advised to update the Intel Network Adapter Driver for Microsoft Windows 11 to version 29.4 or later. The update is available for download from the Intel Download Center. Additionally, users should update the Administrative Tools for Intel Network Adapters to version 29.4 or later, with the update also available from the Intel Download Center. For those using the Intel Ethernet Adapter Complete Driver Pack, version 29.4 or later should be installed, with the update available from the Intel Download Center.