CVE-2015-2291
Confirmed PUBLISHED(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...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
(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.
- CVE Published
- Aug 09, 2017
- Exploitation Reported
- Feb 10, 2023
- CVSS
- 7.8 High
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
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CVE References
- 36392 exploit-db.com · Exploit https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36392/
- 79623 securityfocus.com · VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79623
- security-center.intel.com/advisory.aspx security-center.intel.com · CVE Record https://security-center.intel.com/advisory.aspx?intelid=INTEL-SA-0005...
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/130854/Intel-Network-Adapter-Diagnosti... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130854/Intel-Network-Adapter-Dia...
Recommended Actions
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Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2023-02-10 00:00 UTC |
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Virtual Patch
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CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2023-02-10 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Used in malware
Recorded 2023-02-10 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2020-02-22 13:27:16 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Improper Input Validation
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nessus | https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/171959 | Jun 02, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2022-06-28 17:46:19 UTC · 0 stars
(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.
github · Created 2020-02-22 13:27:16 UTC · 4 stars
PoC exploit for CVE-2015-2291
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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09:27 UTC about 1 year ago09:27 UTC · about 1 year ago
Nessus plugin available
Scanner coverage available
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00:00 UTC over 3 years ago00:00 UTC · over 3 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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00:00 UTC over 3 years ago00:00 UTC · over 3 years ago
First public exploitation report
Exploit observed in malware
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13:27 UTC over 6 years ago13:27 UTC · over 6 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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18:00 UTC almost 9 years ago18:00 UTC · almost 9 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 11 years ago00:00 UTC · over 11 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2015-2291
{
"cve_id": "CVE-2015-2291",
"title": "(1) IQVW32.sys before 1.3.1.0 and (2) IQVW64.sys before 1.3.1.0 in the Intel ...",
"affected_vendor": "Intel",
"affected_product": "Ethernet diagnostics driver for Windows",
"affected_versions": [
{ "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
],
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 7.8,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}