CVE-2018-12209: Low severity Intel Graphics Driver Windows vulnerability

Published Mar 14, 2019

Updated

Insufficient access control in User Mode Driver in Intel(R) Graphics Driver for Windows before versions 10.18.x.5059 (aka 15.33.x.5059), 10.18.x.5057 (aka 15.36.x.5057), 20.19.x.5063 (aka 15.40.x.5063) 21.20.x.5064 (aka 15.45.x.5064) and 24.20.100.6373 potentially enables an unprivileged user to read device configuration information via local access.

Affected Software

23 affected components

Intel Graphics Driver Windows=15.33.43.4425

Intel Graphics Driver Windows=15.33.45.4653

Intel Graphics Driver Windows=15.33.46.4885

Intel Graphics Driver Windows=15.36.26.4294

Intel Graphics Driver Windows=15.36.28.4332

Intel Graphics Driver Windows=15.36.31.4414

Intel Graphics Driver Windows=15.36.33.4578

Intel Graphics Driver Windows=15.36.34.4889

Intel Graphics Driver Windows=15.40.34.4624

Intel Graphics Driver Windows=15.40.36.4703

Intel Graphics Driver Windows=15.40.37.4835

Intel Graphics Driver Windows=15.40.38.4963

Intel Graphics Driver Windows=15.40.41.5058

Intel Graphics Driver Windows=15.45.18.4664

Intel Graphics Driver Windows=15.45.19.4678

Intel Graphics Driver Windows=15.45.21.4821

Intel Graphics Driver Windows=15.45.23.4860

Intel Graphics Driver Windows=24.20.100.6025

Intel Graphics Driver Windows=24.20.100.6094

Intel Graphics Driver Windows=24.20.100.6136

Intel Graphics Driver Windows=24.20.100.6194

Intel Graphics Driver Windows=24.20.100.6229

Intel Graphics Driver Windows=24.20.100.6286

Remediation

Patch Available

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/INTEL-SA-00189.html

Event History

Mar 14, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:00 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12209?

CVE-2018-12209 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to insufficient access control in the Intel Graphics Driver.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12209?

To resolve CVE-2018-12209, upgrade your Intel Graphics Driver to the latest version or apply the specific patches provided by Intel.

Who is affected by CVE-2018-12209?

CVE-2018-12209 affects various versions of Intel Graphics Driver prior to version 15.33.x.5059 and including multiple specific versions.

What is the impact of CVE-2018-12209?

The impact of CVE-2018-12209 allows unprivileged users to potentially exploit the vulnerability to gain elevated privileges.

What platforms are impacted by CVE-2018-12209?

CVE-2018-12209 specifically affects Windows operating systems running vulnerable versions of Intel Graphics Driver.