SB2023081112 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Intel Arc Graphics Cards



SB2023081112 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Intel Arc Graphics Cards

Published: August 11, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023081112
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
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  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.


1) Protection Mechanism Failure (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-41984)

CWE-ID: CWE-693 - Protection Mechanism Failure

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient implementation of security measures. A local administrator can bypass implemented security restrictions and cause a denial of service condition on the target system.

Note: This vulnerability affects only graphics cards sold between October of 2022 and December of 2022.


2) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38973)

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Note: This vulnerability affects only graphics cards sold between October of 2022 and December of 2022.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.