CVE-2018-12153 : Security Advisory and Response

An issue of Denial of Service has been discovered in Intel Graphics Drivers before versions 10.18.x.5056, 10.18.x.5057, and 20.19.x.5058. This vulnerability could potentially enable an unprivileged user from a virtual machine guest to crash the host system through local access.

Understanding CVE-2018-12153

This CVE identifies a Denial of Service vulnerability in Intel Graphics Drivers.

What is CVE-2018-12153?

The CVE-2018-12153 vulnerability in Intel Graphics Drivers allows an unprivileged user from a virtual machine guest to potentially crash the host system through local access.

The Impact of CVE-2018-12153

The vulnerability could lead to a Denial of Service attack, causing the host system to crash, impacting system availability and performance.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-12153

This section provides technical details of the CVE-2018-12153 vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability exists in the Unified Shader Compiler in Intel Graphics Drivers before versions 10.18.x.5056, 10.18.x.5057, and 20.19.x.5058.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Intel Graphics Driver
Vendor: Intel Corporation
Versions affected: Various

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability may allow an unprivileged user from a virtual machine guest to crash the host system via local access.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your system from CVE-2018-12153 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security updates provided by Intel Corporation.
Monitor official sources for patches and advisories.
Restrict access to vulnerable systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities.
Implement strong access controls and user permissions.
Conduct security assessments and audits periodically.

Patching and Updates

Install the latest security updates and patches released by Intel Corporation to address the CVE-2018-12153 vulnerability.