How severe is CVE-2018-12216?

CVE-2018-12216 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-12216 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-12216?

CVE-2018-12216 primarily affects Intel Graphics Driver. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12216?

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-2018-12216 published?

CVE-2018-12216 was published on 2019-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-12216

CVE-2018-12216 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Graphics Driver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Intel Graphics Driver
Published: 2019-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insufficient input validation in Kernel Mode Driver in Intel(R) Graphics Driver for Windows* before versions 10.18.x.5059 (aka 15.33.x.5059), 10.18.x.5057 (aka 15.36.x.5057), 20.19.x.5063 (aka 15.40.x.5063) 21.20.x.5064 (aka 15.45.x.5064) and 24.20.100.6373 potentially enables a privileged user to execute arbitrary code via local access via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-12216?: Insufficient input validation in Kernel Mode Driver in Intel(R) Graphics Driver for Windows* before versions 10.18.x.5059 (aka 15.33.x.5059), 10.18.x.5057 (aka 15.36.x.5057), 20.19.x.5063 (aka 15.40.x.5063) 21.20.x.5064 (aka 15.45.x.5064) and 24.20.100.6373 potentially enables a privileged user to execute arbitrary code via local access via local access.
How severe is CVE-2018-12216?: CVE-2018-12216 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-12216 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-12216?: CVE-2018-12216 primarily affects Intel Graphics Driver. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12216?: 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-2018-12216 published?: CVE-2018-12216 was published on 2019-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (23)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.33.43.4425:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.33.45.4653:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.33.46.4885:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.36.26.4294:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.36.28.4332:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.36.31.4414:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.36.33.4578:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.36.34.4889:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.40.34.4624:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.40.36.4703:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.40.37.4835:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.40.38.4963:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.40.41.5058:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.45.18.4664:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.45.19.4678:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.45.21.4821:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.45.23.4860:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:24.20.100.6025:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:24.20.100.6094:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:24.20.100.6136:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:24.20.100.6194:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:24.20.100.6229:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:24.20.100.6286:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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