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Intel Graphics Driver - Pointer Dereference/Type Confusion in HECI Service

Intel has discovered vulnerabilities in the Intel Content Protection HECI Service and Intel Graphics Drivers for Windows Code that might lead to elevation of privilege.

Severity

High

HP Reference

HPSBHF03578 Rev. 5

Release date

January 30, 2018

Last updated

April 26, 2018

Category

PC

Potential Security Impact

Elevation of Privilege

Summary

CVE-2017-5717: The Intel® Content Protection HECI Service has a Type Confusion vulnerability which potentially can lead to a privilege escalation. The HECI service software is distributed as part of the Intel Graphics Driver, and is used by the graphics driver to provide premium content playback services.

CVE-2017-5727: The Intel® Graphics Drivers for Windows Code can fail to adequately validate a pointer input. This may lead to modification of kernel memory and a potential for an escalation of privilege.

Relevant Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) List

Source: HP, HP Security Response Team (PSIRT)

Reported by: Intel

List of CVE IDs

Reference

Base Score

Base Vector

CVE-2017-5717

8.8

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVE-2017-5727

7.8

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H

Learn more about CVSS 3.0 base metrics, which range from 0 to 10.

PSR-2017-0171, PSR-2017-0172

References

PSR-2017-0171, PSR-2017-0172, Intel SA-00080, Intel SA-00089, Intel SA-00095

Resolution

HP is working to update the affected systems. Schedules for these updates will be provided via this bulletin. Impacted HP products are shown in the table below. We will update the table as softpaqs become available. Check back frequently for updates.

SoftPaqs and affected products

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SoftPaq Status

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Supported Software Versions

  • Windows 10

  • Windows 8.1

  • Windows 7

  • Windows 10 IoT

  • POSReady 7

  • Industry 8.1

  • Windows Embedded 7 (WES 7)

Revision history

This document has been revised according to the information below.

List of versions

Version

Description

Date

5

Added updates for March 2018 platforms.

April 26, 2018

4

Added Softpaq links, updated ETA dates.

March 2, 2018

3

Updated platform list and release dates.

February 16, 2018

2

Platform list updated.

February 5, 2018

1

Initial Release

January 30, 2018

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