CVE-2019-14590 : What You Need to Know

A potential information disclosure vulnerability exists in the Intel(R) Graphics Driver versions prior to 26.20.100.7209 due to improper access control in its API, allowing an authenticated user to exploit it via local access.

Understanding CVE-2019-14590

This CVE involves an information disclosure vulnerability in the Intel(R) Graphics Driver.

What is CVE-2019-14590?

The vulnerability allows an authenticated user to potentially disclose information via local access due to improper access control in the driver's API.

The Impact of CVE-2019-14590

The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information by an authenticated user.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-14590

This section provides technical details of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability arises from improper access control in the API of Intel(R) Graphics Driver versions before 26.20.100.7209.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: 2019.2 IPU – Intel(R) Graphics Driver for Windows* and Linux
Versions: All versions prior to 26.20.100.7209 are affected.

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by an authenticated user with local access to potentially disclose sensitive information.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your system from CVE-2019-14590 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update the Intel(R) Graphics Driver to version 26.20.100.7209 or later.
Restrict access to the vulnerable API to authorized users only.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit access to sensitive information.
Implement least privilege access controls to limit user capabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by Intel to address the vulnerability.