What is CVE-2017-5696?

CVE-2017-5696 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Graphics_driver, classified under Untrusted Search Path. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2018-01-18.

How severe is CVE-2017-5696?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Intel Graphics_driver

CVE-2017-5696

Untrusted search path in Intel Graphics Driver 15.40.x.x, 15.45.x.x, and 21.20.x.x allows unprivileged user to elevate privileges via local access.

EPSS: 0.008 (51.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Intel Graphics_driver — versions 15.40.1.64.4256, 15.40.4.64.4256, 15.40.7.64.4279
Intel Corporation Graphics Driver — versions 15.45.x.x, 15.40.x.x, 21.20.x.x

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-426 — Untrusted Search Path

References

secure@intel.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5696?: CVE-2017-5696 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Graphics_driver, classified under Untrusted Search Path. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2018-01-18.
How severe is CVE-2017-5696?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.