Vulnerability identifier: #VU22743

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-0154

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Graphics Driver for Windows
Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: Intel

Description

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 with the ability to issue an ioctl can trigger a hardware level crash if MMIO registers were read while the graphics card was in a low-power state and cause a denial of service (DoS) on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Graphics Driver for Windows: All versions

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External links
http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3844

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.