Overview
Intel ethernet diagnostics driver for Windows IQVW32.sys and IQVW64.sys contain an unspecified vulnerability that allows for a denial-of-service (DoS).
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00051.html; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-2291
Key Details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2015-2291 |
| Vendor / Product | Intel — Ethernet Diagnostics Driver for Windows |
| NVD Published | 2017-08-09 |
| NVD Last Modified | 2025-10-22 |
| CVSS 3.1 Score | 7.8 |
| CVSS 3.1 Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| Severity | HIGH |
| CWE | CWE-20 |
| CISA KEV Added | 2023-02-10 |
| CISA KEV Deadline | 2023-03-03 |
| Known Ransomware Use | ⚠️ Yes |
CVSS 3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Required Action
CISA BOD 22-01 Deadline: 2023-03-03.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2023-02-10 | Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog |
| 2023-03-03 | CISA BOD 22-01 remediation deadline |
References
| Resource | Type |
|---|---|
| NVD — CVE-2015-2291 | Vulnerability Database |
| CISA KEV Catalog Entry | US Government |