CVE-2015-2291: Intel Ethernet Diagnostics Driver for Windows Denial-of-Service Vulnerability

Published Aug 9, 2017
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Updated

(1) IQVW32.sys before 1.3.1.0 and (2) IQVW64.sys before 1.3.1.0 in the Intel Ethernet diagnostics driver for Windows allows local users to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges via a crafted (a) 0x80862013, (b) 0x8086200B, (c) 0x8086200F, or (d) 0x80862007 IOCTL call.

Other sources

Intel ethernet diagnostics driver for Windows IQVW32.sys and IQVW64.sys contain an unspecified vulnerability that allows for a denial-of-service (DoS).

CISA

Affected Software

7 affected components
Intel Ethernet Diagnostics Driver Iqvw32.sys=1.03.0.7
Intel Ethernet Diagnostics Driver Iqvw64.sys=1.03.0.7
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Any of the following
Intel Ethernet Diagnostics Driver Iqvw32.sys=1.03.0.7
Intel Ethernet Diagnostics Driver Iqvw64.sys=1.03.0.7
Microsoft Windows
Intel Ethernet Diagnostics Driver for Windows

Event History

Aug 9, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 10, 2023
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Ransomware
via CISA·12:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-2291?

CVE-2015-2291 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow local users to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-2291?

To fix CVE-2015-2291, users should update the Intel Ethernet diagnostics driver to version 1.3.1.0 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2015-2291?

CVE-2015-2291 affects Intel Ethernet diagnostics drivers IQVW32.sys and IQVW64.sys prior to version 1.3.1.0.

4

Can CVE-2015-2291 cause denial of service?

Yes, CVE-2015-2291 can cause a denial of service when exploited by a local user.

5

Is CVE-2015-2291 a remote exploit?

No, CVE-2015-2291 requires local access to exploit the vulnerability.

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