Vulnerability identifier: #VU54240
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-787
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Intel Graphics Driver for Windows
Client/Desktop applications /
Virtualization software
Intel Graphics Driver for Linux
Hardware solutions /
Drivers
Vendor:
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A local user can tun a specially crafted program to trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00438.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.