CVE-2015-2291

Name: CVE-2015-2291
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-09T18:29:00.933+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 9.01%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-2291 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. (1) IQVW32.sys before 1.3.1.0 and (2) IQVW64.sys before 1.3.1.0 in the Intel Ethernet diagnostics driver for Windows allows local users to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges via a crafted (a) 0x80862013, (b) 0x8086200B, (c) 0x8086200F, or (d) 0x80862007 IOCTL call.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 9.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

(1) IQVW32.sys before 1.3.1.0 and (2) IQVW64.sys before 1.3.1.0 in the Intel Ethernet diagnostics driver for Windows allows local users to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges via a crafted (a) 0x80862013, (b) 0x8086200B, (c) 0x8086200F, or (d) 0x80862007 IOCTL call.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

9.01%

94.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Mar 3, 2023.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Ethernet Diagnostics Driver Iqvw32.Sys	1.03.0.7
Intel	Ethernet Diagnostics Driver Iqvw64.Sys	1.03.0.7

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130854/Intel-Network-Adapter-Diagnostic-Driver-IOCTL-DoS.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79623Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security-center.intel.com/advisory.aspx?intelid=INTEL-SA-00051&languageid=en-frPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36392/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130854/Intel-Network-Adapter-Diagnostic-Driver-IOCTL-DoS.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79623Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security-center.intel.com/advisory.aspx?intelid=INTEL-SA-00051&languageid=en-frPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36392/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2015-2291US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Aug 9, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-2291?

How severe is CVE-2015-2291?

CVE-2015-2291 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 9.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2291?

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Source: NVD / NIST