Vulnerability identifier: #VU26093
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
3rd Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
4th generation Intel Core processors
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
5th generation Intel Core processors
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
6th Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
7th Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
8th Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
10th Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
9th Generation Intel Core Processors
Client/Desktop applications /
Web browsers
Vendor: Intel
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in several Intel Graphics Drivers. A local user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system, leading to escalation of privilege.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
3rd Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
4th generation Intel Core processors: All versions
5th generation Intel Core processors: All versions
6th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
7th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
8th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
9th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
10th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00315.html
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.