CVE-2015-2291
HighExploitedPublic exploit(1) IQVW32.sys before 1.3.1.0 and (2) IQVW64.sys before 1.3.1.0 in the Intel Ethernet diagnostics driver for Windows allows local users to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges via a crafted (a) 0x80862013, (b) 0x8086200B, (c)…
Published Aug 9, 2017 · Updated Oct 1, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2015-2291 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Ethernet Diagnostics Driver Iqvw32.sys (Intel), Ethernet Diagnostics Driver Iqvw64.sys (Intel).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jan 10, 2023 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 9.0% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
9.0%
Higher than 95.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings, used by ransomware
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
(1) IQVW32.sys before 1.3.1.0 and (2) IQVW64.sys before 1.3.1.0 in the Intel Ethernet diagnostics driver for Windows allows local users to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges via a crafted (a) 0x80862013, (b) 0x8086200B, (c) 0x8086200F, or (d) 0x80862007 IOCTL call.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Feb 10, 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 | Known |
| Industry KEV feed | Jan 10, 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 | Known |
| CIRCL KEV | Feb 10, 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 | Known |
| ENISA EUVD | Feb 10, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Ethernet Diagnostics Driver Iqvw32.sysIntel | 1.03.0.7 | n/a |
| Ethernet Diagnostics Driver Iqvw64.sysIntel | 1.03.0.7 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Aug 9, 2017
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jan 10, 2023
Added to CISA KEV
Feb 10, 2023
Added to CIRCL KEV
Feb 10, 2023
Added to ENISA EUVD
Feb 10, 2023
Last updated
Oct 1, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
- advisoryhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130854/Intel-Network-Adapter-Diagnostic-Driver-IOCTL-DoS.html
- advisory36392
- advisory79623
- patchhttps://security-center.intel.com/advisory.aspx?intelid=INTEL-SA-00051&languageid=en-fr
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
(1) IQVW32.sys before 1.3.1.0 and (2) IQVW64.sys before 1.3.1.0 in the Intel Ethernet diagnostics driver for Windows allows local users to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges via a crafted (a) 0x80862013, (b) 0x8086200B, (c) 0x8086200F, or (d) 0x80862007 IOCTL call.
Affected: Ethernet Diagnostics Driver Iqvw32.sys (Intel) versions 1.03.0.7; Ethernet Diagnostics Driver Iqvw64.sys (Intel) versions 1.03.0.7. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jan 10, 2023 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
Yes. It was added on Feb 10, 2023 with a federal remediation due date of Mar 3, 2023.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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