CVE-2024-42410
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Intel Graphics Drivers allows authenticated local users to cause denial of service through improper input validation. It affects systems with vulnerable Intel graphics hardware and drivers. The attack requires local access with user privileges.
💻 Affected Systems
- Intel Graphics Drivers
⚠️ 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
System crash or instability requiring reboot, potentially disrupting user productivity or critical operations on affected workstations.
Likely Case
Local user causes graphics driver crash leading to temporary loss of display functionality until driver restart.
If Mitigated
Minimal impact with proper user privilege controls and driver isolation mechanisms in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires authenticated local access and knowledge of specific input validation bypass techniques.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Refer to Intel DSA updates for specific driver versions
Vendor Advisory: https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01235.html
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Visit Intel Driver & Support Assistant (DSA)
2. Check for graphics driver updates
3. Download and install latest driver
4. Restart system
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict local user privileges
allLimit standard user accounts to prevent driver manipulation
Disable vulnerable driver features
windowsIf possible, disable graphics acceleration features until patched
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict least-privilege access controls for local users
- Monitor for abnormal graphics driver crashes or system instability
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Intel graphics driver version against Intel SA-01235 advisoryCheck Version:
Windows: dxdiag (Display tab) or Device Manager; Linux: glxinfo | grep 'OpenGL version' or check driver package versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify driver version is updated beyond vulnerable versions listed in advisory📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Graphics driver crash events
- System event logs showing display driver failures
- Unexpected system reboots
Network Indicators:
- No network indicators - local vulnerability only
SIEM Query:
EventID=1000 OR EventID=1001 with source containing 'graphics' or 'display' driver