Insufficient Access Control in Intel Graphics Driver for Windows
CVE-2018-12217

2.3LOW

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Intel(r) Graphics Driver For Windows
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 March 2019

What is CVE-2018-12217?

The vulnerability arises from insufficient access controls within the Kernel Mode Driver of the Intel Graphics Driver for Windows. This flaw can allow a privileged user to gain unauthorized access to potentially sensitive device configuration information, taking advantage of local system access. The affected versions of the driver include older releases that don't implement adequate security measures to prevent such exploitation. Users are encouraged to update their drivers to the latest versions to mitigate this security risk.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) Graphics Driver for Windows Multiple versions.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/a...
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https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-25084
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
2.3
Severity:
LOW
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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