#VU22757 Pointer corruption in Intel Graphics Driver for Windows - CVE-2019-11111

Vulnerability identifier: #VU22757

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-11111

CWE-ID: CWE-119

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 escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a pointer corruption in the Unified Shader Compiler in Intel(R) Graphics Drivers before 10.18.14.5074 (aka 15.36.x.5074). A local authenticated user can run a specially crafted application to trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the system with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Graphics Driver for Windows: before 10.18.14.5074, 10.18.14.5074

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00242.html

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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.