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6.3

Intel Graphics Driver may let VM guest escape

CVE-2018-12223 · published 7 years ago
Summary

The Intel graphics driver for Windows versions before the listed updates does not properly restrict user actions, allowing a regular user inside a virtual machine to break out and interact with the host system. This could expose the host to data leakage or other attacks. Update the graphics driver to the latest version from Intel to close the gap.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
intel graphics_driver 15.33.43.4425
15.33.45.4653
15.33.46.4885
15.36.26.4294
15.36.28.4332
15.36.31.4414
15.36.33.4578
15.36.34.4889
15.40.34.4624
15.40.36.4703
15.40.37.4835
15.40.38.4963
11 more version ranges
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.33.43.4425:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
intel corporation intel(r) graphics driver for windows Multiple versions.
Original advisory text
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....
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.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker partial control
Severity
6.3 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-732Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
Timeline
Published14 Mar 2019
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2018-12223 · NVD
CVE-2018-12223 · MITRE
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