How severe is CVE-2017-5696?

CVE-2017-5696 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-5696 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5696?

CVE-2017-5696 primarily affects Intel Graphics Driver. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5696?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-5696 published?

CVE-2017-5696 was published on 2018-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5696

CVE-2017-5696 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Graphics Driver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-426.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-426
Affected product: Intel Graphics Driver
Published: 2018-01-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Untrusted search path in Intel Graphics Driver 15.40.x.x, 15.45.x.x, and 21.20.x.x allows unprivileged user to elevate privileges via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5696?: Untrusted search path in Intel Graphics Driver 15.40.x.x, 15.45.x.x, and 21.20.x.x allows unprivileged user to elevate privileges via local access.
How severe is CVE-2017-5696?: CVE-2017-5696 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-5696 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5696?: CVE-2017-5696 primarily affects Intel Graphics Driver. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5696?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-5696 published?: CVE-2017-5696 was published on 2018-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security-center.intel.com/advisory.aspx?intelid=INTEL-SA-00080&languageid=en-fr

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.40.1.64.4256:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.40.4.64.4256:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.40.7.64.4279:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.40.14.4352:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.40.26.4474:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.40.34.4624:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.40.36.4703:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.40.37.4835:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.45.18.4664:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.45.19.4678:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.45.21.4821:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.45.23.4860:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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