Is CVE-2023-25775 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-25775 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-25775 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-25775 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-25775?

CVE-2023-25775 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-25775

CWE-284Published: August 11, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Improper access control in the Intel(R) Ethernet Controller RDMA driver for linux before version 1.9.30 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via network access.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Intel Ethernet Controller RDMA driver for Linux contains an improper access control vulnerability. This flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker to potentially escalate privileges over the network. The critical CVSS score indicates a high risk of total system compromise.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Update the Intel Ethernet Controller RDMA driver for Linux to version 1.9.30 or later.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-25775 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.