CVE-2018-12223: Medium severity Intel Graphics Driver Windows vulnerability
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 escape from a virtual machine guest-to-host via local access.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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Intel(R) Graphics Driver for Windows*to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 10.18.x.5059 - Upgrade
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Intel(R) Graphics Driver for Windows*to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 10.18.x.5057 - Upgrade
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Intel(R) Graphics Driver for Windows*to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 20.19.x.5063 - Upgrade
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Intel(R) Graphics Driver for Windows*to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 21.20.x.5064 - Upgrade
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Intel(R) Graphics Driver for Windows*to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 24.20.100.6373
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-12223?
CVE-2018-12223 is a vulnerability that allows an unprivileged user to escalate their privileges.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-12223?
CVE-2018-12223 has a severity rating of 6.3, which is considered medium.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-12223?
CVE-2018-12223 affects Intel Graphics Driver versions 15.33.x.5059, 15.33.x.5057, 20.19.x.5063, 21.20.x.5064, and 24.20.100.6373.
How can an unprivileged user exploit CVE-2018-12223?
CVE-2018-12223 can be exploited by an unprivileged user to escalate their privileges.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-12223?
More information about CVE-2018-12223 can be found in the Lenovo product security advisory and the Intel Security Advisory.