CVE-2015-2291

Intel Ethernet Diagnostics Driver for Windows Denial-of-Service

7.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)Used in ransomwareEPSS 9.01%

Published9 Aug 2017
Added to CISA KEV10 Feb 2023
Remediation due3 Mar 2023

Description

(1) IQVW32.sys before 1.3.1.0 and (2) IQVW64.sys before 1.3.1.0 in the Intel Ethernet diagnostics driver for Windows allows local users to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges via a crafted (a) 0x80862013, (b) 0x8086200B, (c) 0x8086200F, or (d) 0x80862007 IOCTL call.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredLow

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Intel Ethernet Diagnostics Driver Iqvw32.sys1.03.0.7

Intel Ethernet Diagnostics Driver Iqvw64.sys1.03.0.7

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Patch & vendor advisories

https://security-center.intel.com/advisory.aspx?intelid=INTEL-SA-00051&languageid=en-fr

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130854/Intel-Network-Adapter-Diagnostic-Driver-IOCTL-DoS.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://security-center.intel.com/advisory.aspx?intelid=INTEL-SA-00051&languageid=en-frPatchVendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2015-2291US Government Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36392/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79623Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

Related CVEs

Recent high-severity vulnerabilities sharing a weakness type.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2015-2291 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2015-2291 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 10 Feb 2023. It has been used in ransomware campaigns.

How severe is CVE-2015-2291?

CVE-2015-2291 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 9.01% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2015-2291?

Affected products include Intel Ethernet Diagnostics Driver Iqvw32.sys, Intel Ethernet Diagnostics Driver Iqvw64.sys.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2291?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.