Intel Data Center Graphics Driver for VMware ESXi Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability Allowing Denial-of-Service

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability has been identified in the Intel Data Center Graphics Driver for VMware ESXi, prior to version 2.0.2. This vulnerability, located within Ring 1: Device Drivers, may lead to a denial-of-service condition. A system software adversary with privileged user access could exploit this vulnerability, potentially causing data corruption. The issue can occur through local access, without special internal knowledge, and requires no user interaction.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability may result in data corruption, causing a denial-of-service condition on the affected system.

Remediation

Users are advised to update the Intel Data Center Graphics Driver for VMware ESXi to version 2.0.2 or later. The update is available for download from the Intel Download Center.