Intel has confirmed the discovery of ten new high-risk vulnerabilities in graphics drivers and related software for its video cards. All of them could potentially allow hackers to hack your computer.
According to industry media, almost all current “built-in” and discrete graphics accelerators of Intel, starting with the 6th generation Core processors, are vulnerable. The list also includes server GPUs (Flex 140/170). Among the most dangerous types of vulnerabilities, the company names privilege escalation, as well as “holes” for DDoS and information disclosure attacks.
This major wave of vulnerabilities follows a series of security issues at Intel. Earlier, researchers from ETH Zurich found a new way to bypass a fix for the Spectre v2 vulnerability, which leads to data leaks. Intel’s GPU and CPU architecture often suffers from various types of attacks, which is called a perennial problem for the tech giant online.
To eliminate known vulnerabilities in discrete video cards, the company recommends installing an updated graphics driver as soon as possible. Users of “integrated” cards are advised to consult with hardware manufacturers to obtain motherboard firmware or CPU microcode updates.