CVE-2025-24515
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in certain Intel Graphics Drivers that could allow an authenticated local user to cause a denial of service. The vulnerability affects systems with specific Intel graphics hardware and driver versions. Successful exploitation would crash the graphics driver or system, requiring a reboot to restore functionality.
💻 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 kernel panic requiring physical reboot, potentially causing data loss or corruption in active applications.
Likely Case
Graphics driver crash resulting in display issues, application failures, and temporary system unavailability until reboot.
If Mitigated
Minimal impact with proper access controls limiting local user privileges and driver isolation.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires authenticated local access and knowledge of triggering conditions. Not trivial but achievable by determined attackers.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Driver versions specified in Intel advisory INTEL-SA-01299
Vendor Advisory: https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01299.html
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Visit Intel Driver & Support Assistant or download center. 2. Check current driver version. 3. Download and install updated driver from Intel advisory. 4. Verify installation through device manager or system information.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict local user privileges
allLimit standard user accounts to prevent driver manipulation
Disable vulnerable hardware acceleration
WindowsTemporarily disable Intel graphics hardware acceleration features
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict least privilege access controls for local users
- Monitor for system crashes and investigate patterns indicating exploitation attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Intel graphics driver version in device manager (Windows) or 'lspci -v' (Linux) and compare with affected versions in Intel advisory.Check Version:
Windows: 'dxdiag' or device manager. Linux: 'modinfo i915' or check /sys/class/drm/card*/device/ueventVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm driver version matches or exceeds patched version listed in Intel advisory INTEL-SA-01299.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- System crash logs
- Graphics driver failure events
- Kernel panic messages
- Unexpected system reboots
Network Indicators:
- None - local exploitation only
SIEM Query:
EventID 41 (Windows crash) OR kernel panic logs with Intel graphics driver references