CVE-2019-14615

The CVE-2019-14615 issue concerns the Linux kernel i915 Intel graphics driver: insufficiently cleared data structures on context switches could leak information to a local attacker. Public notes indicate that the Ubuntu 18.04 kernel fix for CVE-2019-14615 was incomplete in certain kernel versions...

CVE-2020-24489

CVE-2020-24489 concerns incomplete cleanup in some Intel VT-d products enabling potential local-privilege escalation for an authenticated user. Connected advisories confirm mitigation via Intel CPU microcode updates delivered through distribution security advisories (e.g., intel-microcode/microco...

CVE-2020-0551

CVE-2020-0551 describes a load-value injection vulnerability on some Intel processors due to speculative execution, potentially allowing an authenticated local attacker to disclose information via a side channel. The vulnerability’s affected products are listed in Intel security advisory intel-sa...

CVE-2021-0157

CVE-2021-0157 is described in Intel’s BIOS Reference Code Advisory (INTEL-SA-00562). It denotes insufficient control flow management in BIOS firmware for certain Intel processors that could enable privilege escalation via local access. The advisory lists mitigations through firmware updates provi...

CVE-2017-5703

CVE-2017-5703 concerns Intel SPI Flash controller configuration that can let a local attacker alter SPI flash behavior, potentially causing DoS. Connected advisories confirm impact on Intel-based platforms and related vendor responses. IBM’s bulletin lists affected IBM/UEFI firmware and concrete ...

CVE-2021-0158

CVE-2021-0158 involves improper input validation in the BIOS firmware for some Intel processors, enabling local privilege escalation by a user with privileged/local access. The connected intel advisory (INTEL-SA-00562) confirms this family, describing two CVEs in BIOS reference code and noting th...

CVE-2020-0559

Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi software for Windows 7/8.1 contains insecure inherited permissions that may allow an authenticated, local attacker to escalate privileges. The issue affects multiple Intel wireless adapters (e.g., AX200/AX201, Wireless-AC 9560/9462/9461/9260, 8265/8260/3168/7265, 3165, ...