CVE-2023-47165
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Intel Data Center GPU Max Series 1100 and 1550 products allows a privileged user to cause denial of service through improper conditions checking. The flaw enables local attackers with elevated privileges to disrupt GPU functionality. Only systems with these specific Intel GPU products are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Intel Data Center GPU Max Series 1100
- Intel Data Center GPU Max Series 1550
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete GPU failure requiring system reboot, disrupting computational workloads and services dependent on GPU acceleration
Likely Case
Temporary GPU unavailability affecting specific processes or applications using the GPU
If Mitigated
Minimal impact with proper privilege separation and monitoring in place
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires local access and privileged user credentials. No public exploit code available at disclosure time.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check Intel advisory for specific firmware versions
Vendor Advisory: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01041.html
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Review Intel advisory SA-01041. 2. Download updated firmware from Intel. 3. Apply firmware update following Intel's instructions. 4. Reboot system to activate new firmware.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict privileged access
allLimit root/administrator access to systems with affected GPUs
# Use standard OS privilege management tools
# Implement least privilege principles
Monitor GPU health
linuxImplement monitoring for GPU status and performance anomalies
# Use Intel GPU monitoring tools
# Configure system monitoring for GPU-related events
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls to limit who can interact with GPU systems
- Monitor for unusual GPU behavior and implement automated alerting for GPU failures
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check GPU firmware version using Intel GPU tools or system management utilitiesCheck Version:
intel_gpu_top --version or check system GPU firmware via vendor toolsVerify Fix Applied:
Verify firmware version matches patched version from Intel advisory📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- GPU driver crashes
- Unexpected GPU resets
- Privileged user accessing GPU control functions
Network Indicators:
- None - local attack only
SIEM Query:
Search for: GPU driver errors OR privileged user executing GPU control commands