CVE-2018-12218: Low severity intel graphics driver for windows vulnerability

Published Mar 14, 2019

Updated

Unhandled exception 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 cause a memory leak 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 CVE-2018-12218?

CVE-2018-12218 is a vulnerability in the Intel Graphics Driver for Windows that potentially enables an unprivileged user to cause a denial-of-service.

How severe is CVE-2018-12218?

CVE-2018-12218 has a severity rating of 3.3 (low).

Which versions of the Intel Graphics Driver for Windows are affected by CVE-2018-12218?

CVE-2018-12218 affects 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.

How can I fix CVE-2018-12218?

To fix CVE-2018-12218, update your Intel Graphics Driver for Windows to version 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), or 24.20.100.6373.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-12218?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-12218 in the Lenovo Product Security Advisory (LEN-25084) and the Intel Security Center Advisory (INTEL-SA-00189).