CVE-2017-5696
First published: Thu Jan 18 2018(Updated: )
Untrusted search path in Intel Graphics Driver 15.40.x.x, 15.45.x.x, and 21.20.x.x allows unprivileged user to elevate privileges via local access.
Credit: secure@intel.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Intel Graphics Driver | <21.20.16.4860 | |
| Intel Graphics Driver | =15.40.1.64.4256 | |
| Intel Graphics Driver | =15.40.4.64.4256 | |
| Intel Graphics Driver | =15.40.7.64.4279 | |
| Intel Graphics Driver | =15.40.14.4352 | |
| Intel Graphics Driver | =15.40.26.4474 | |
| Intel Graphics Driver | =15.40.34.4624 | |
| Intel Graphics Driver | =15.40.36.4703 | |
| Intel Graphics Driver | =15.40.37.4835 | |
| Intel Graphics Driver | =15.45.18.4664 | |
| Intel Graphics Driver | =15.45.19.4678 | |
| Intel Graphics Driver | =15.45.21.4821 | |
| Intel Graphics Driver | =15.45.23.4860 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-5696?
CVE-2017-5696 is a vulnerability in the Intel Graphics Driver that allows an unprivileged user to elevate privileges via local access.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5696?
CVE-2017-5696 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
Which versions of Intel Graphics Driver are affected by CVE-2017-5696?
The following versions of Intel Graphics Driver are affected by CVE-2017-5696: 15.40.x.x, 15.45.x.x, and 21.20.x.x.
How can an unprivileged user exploit CVE-2017-5696?
An unprivileged user can exploit CVE-2017-5696 by leveraging the untrusted search path in the Intel Graphics Driver to elevate their privileges.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-5696?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-5696 at the following link: [Intel Security Advisory INTEL-SA-00080](https://security-center.intel.com/advisory.aspx?intelid=INTEL-SA-00080&languageid=en-fr)
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/intel
- canonical/intel graphics driver
- version/intel graphics driver/15.40.1.64.4256
- version/intel graphics driver/15.40.4.64.4256
- version/intel graphics driver/15.40.7.64.4279
- version/intel graphics driver/15.40.14.4352
- version/intel graphics driver/15.40.26.4474
- version/intel graphics driver/15.40.34.4624
- version/intel graphics driver/15.40.36.4703
- version/intel graphics driver/15.40.37.4835
- version/intel graphics driver/15.45.18.4664
- version/intel graphics driver/15.45.19.4678
- version/intel graphics driver/15.45.21.4821
- version/intel graphics driver/15.45.23.4860