Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE describes a local privilege escalation issue in Intel Graphics Driver versions 15.40.x.x, 15.45.x.x, and 15.46.x.x. An unprivileged local user could potentially gain higher privileges. The provided sources do not include CVSS scoring, patch details, or evidence of active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize validation on managed endpoint fleets, especially shared or high-access workstations. Business urgency is limited by the local-access requirement, but privilege escalation can increase impact after an initial compromise.
Technical view
The CVE record attributes the issue to a pointer dereference in an Intel Graphics Driver subsystem. Exploitation requires local access and may allow elevation of privilege from an unprivileged user context. The source bundle does not provide affected operating systems, vulnerable driver build numbers beyond branch ranges, or technical root-cause detail.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on endpoints or workstations using Intel Graphics Driver 15.40.x.x, 15.45.x.x, or 15.46.x.x. The bundle does not identify server, cloud, or remote network exposure.
Exploitation context
The source bundle supports local privilege escalation only. It does not cite public exploitation, KEV listing, proof-of-concept availability, or remote exploitation. Treat exploit status as unconfirmed.
Researcher notes
The public bundle is sparse. It identifies affected driver branches and local elevation impact, but omits CVSS, CWE, exploit prerequisites beyond local access, patched versions, and detailed vulnerability mechanics. Do not infer remote attack paths.
Mitigation direction
- Review Intel advisory INTEL-SA-00089 for official remediation guidance.
- Inventory endpoints for Intel Graphics Driver 15.40.x.x, 15.45.x.x, or 15.46.x.x.
- Use Intel, OEM, or operating system channels for any applicable driver updates.
- Prioritize shared workstations and systems with many local users.
Validation and detection
- Check installed Intel Graphics Driver versions against the affected branch ranges.
- Confirm whether the endpoint uses the Intel Graphics Driver package.
- Review patch management records for relevant Intel or OEM driver updates.
- Document systems where affected branches remain installed.
Public sources used
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- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://security-center.intel.com/advisory.aspx?intelid=INTEL-SA-00089&languageid=en-frCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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