CVE-2024-28050 Missing authorization in Intel(R) Arc(TM) & Iris(R) Xe Graphics software

Medium 5.1 Published 14 Aug 2024 Updated 16 Aug 2024

An authenticated local user can cause a denial of service in Intel Arc and Iris Xe Graphics software due to improper access control.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-28050?

CVE-2024-28050 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Intel(R) Arc(TM) & Iris(R) Xe Graphics software, published on 14 Aug 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Improper access control in some Intel(R) Arc(TM) & Iris(R) Xe Graphics software before version 31.0.101.4824 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-28050?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Intel Arc a Graphics, Intel Iris Xe Graphics.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28050?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-28050 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2024-28050 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-28050 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pc8v-x8wr-7grq.