Type confusion in Intel Graphics Driver for Windows - CVE-2017-5717

Vulnerability identifier: #VU11791

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-5717

CWE-ID: CWE-843

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vendor: Intel

Affected software:
Intel Graphics Driver for Windows

The vulnerability allows a local unauthenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The weakness exists in Content Protection HECI Service due to type confusion. A local attacker can gain root privileges.

Install update from vendor's website.

• https://security-center.intel.com/advisory.aspx?intelid=INTEL-SA-00095&languageid=en-fr