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Vulnerabilities

CVE-2015-2291

Critical 🇺🇸 CISA KEV ⚡ Exploit Available
Intel Ethernet Diagnostics Driver for Windows Denial-of-Service Vulnerability — Intel ethernet diagnostics driver for Windows IQVW32.sys and IQVW64.sys contain an unspecified vulnerability that allows
Published: Feb 10, 2023  ·  Source: CISA_KEV
CVSS v3
9.0
🔗 NVD Official
📄 Description (English)

Intel Ethernet Diagnostics Driver for Windows Denial-of-Service Vulnerability — Intel ethernet diagnostics driver for Windows IQVW32.sys and IQVW64.sys contain an unspecified vulnerability that allows for a denial-of-service (DoS).

🤖 AI Executive Summary

CVE-2015-2291 is a critical denial-of-service vulnerability in Intel Ethernet Diagnostics Driver (IQVW32.sys and IQVW64.sys) affecting Windows systems with a CVSS score of 9.0. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to crash affected systems, causing service disruption. Immediate patching is essential for organizations relying on Intel network infrastructure, particularly in critical sectors.

📄 Description (Arabic)

برنامج تشخيص إيثرنت من إنتل لنظام ويندوز IQVW32.sys و IQVW64.sys يحتوي على ثغرة أمنية غير محددة تسمح لمهاجم بتنفيذ هجوم حرمان الخدمة (DoS) والذي قد يؤدي إلى توقف النظام أو تعطل الخدمات

🤖 ملخص تنفيذي (AI)

برنامج تشخيص إيثرنت من إنتل لنظام ويندوز يحتوي على ثغرة حرمان خدمة - ملفات IQVW32.sys و IQVW64.sys تحتوي على ثغرة غير محددة تسمح بهجوم حرمان الخدمة

🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Mar 29, 2026 19:54
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
This vulnerability poses significant risk to Saudi banking institutions (SAMA-regulated), government agencies (NCA oversight), healthcare facilities, and energy sector organizations (ARAMCO, SEC) that utilize Intel-based network infrastructure. Telecom operators (STC, Mobily, Zain) managing critical network equipment are particularly vulnerable. The DoS impact could disrupt financial transactions, government services, and critical infrastructure operations across the Kingdom.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Banking and Financial Services Government and Public Administration Healthcare Energy and Utilities Telecommunications Critical Infrastructure
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
8.5
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
1. IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
- Identify all systems running IQVW32.sys or IQVW64.sys using asset inventory tools
- Isolate affected systems from critical network segments if patching cannot be immediately deployed
- Implement network-level DoS mitigation controls

2. PATCHING GUIDANCE:
- Download latest Intel Ethernet Diagnostics Driver from Intel's official support portal
- Deploy patches through WSUS or endpoint management systems
- Prioritize critical infrastructure and financial systems
- Test patches in non-production environment first

3. COMPENSATING CONTROLS:
- Restrict driver loading to authorized users only via Group Policy
- Disable Intel Ethernet Diagnostics Driver if not required for operations
- Implement network segmentation to limit DoS blast radius
- Deploy rate-limiting and traffic filtering at network perimeter

4. DETECTION RULES:
- Monitor for IQVW32.sys/IQVW64.sys process crashes and system hangs
- Alert on unexpected driver loading attempts
- Track system stability metrics and unexpected reboots
- Implement SIEM rules for abnormal network driver behavior
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
1. الإجراءات الفورية:
- تحديد جميع الأنظمة التي تقوم بتشغيل IQVW32.sys أو IQVW64.sys باستخدام أدوات جرد الأصول
- عزل الأنظمة المتأثرة عن أجزاء الشبكة الحرجة إذا لم يكن التصحيح ممكنًا فورًا
- تطبيق عناصر تحكم تخفيف هجمات DoS على مستوى الشبكة

2. إرشادات التصحيح:
- تحميل أحدث برنامج تشغيل تشخيص إيثرنت من إنتل من بوابة الدعم الرسمية
- نشر التصحيحات عبر WSUS أو أنظمة إدارة نقاط النهاية
- إعطاء الأولوية للبنية التحتية الحرجة والأنظمة المالية
- اختبار التصحيحات في بيئة غير الإنتاج أولاً

3. عناصر التحكم البديلة:
- تقييد تحميل برنامج التشغيل للمستخدمين المصرح لهم فقط عبر Group Policy
- تعطيل برنامج تشخيص إيثرنت من إنتل إذا لم يكن مطلوبًا للعمليات
- تطبيق تقسيم الشبكة لتحديد نطاق تأثير DoS
- نشر تحديد معدل التصفية على محيط الشبكة

4. قواعد الكشف:
- مراقبة أعطال عملية IQVW32.sys/IQVW64.sys وتعليق النظام
- التنبيه على محاولات تحميل برنامج التشغيل غير المتوقعة
- تتبع مقاييس استقرار النظام وإعادة التشغيل غير المتوقعة
- تطبيق قواعد SIEM للسلوك غير الطبيعي لبرنامج تشغيل الشبكة
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities ECC 2024 A.12.2.1 - Change management procedures ECC 2024 A.14.2.1 - Secure development policy
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF ID.RA-1 - Asset management and vulnerability identification SAMA CSF PR.IP-12 - System and information integrity SAMA CSF DE.CM-8 - Vulnerability scans
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.12.3.1 - Segregation of development, test and production environments ISO 27001:2022 A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities ISO 27001:2022 A.14.2.1 - Secure development policy
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0
PCI DSS 6.2 - Security patches and updates PCI DSS 11.2 - Vulnerability scanning
🔗 References & Sources 0
No references.
📦 Affected Products / CPE 1 entries
Intel:Ethernet Diagnostics Driver for Windows
📊 CVSS Score
9.0
/ 10.0 — Critical
📋 Quick Facts
Severity Critical
CVSS Score9.0
EPSS4.32%
Exploit ✓ Yes
Patch ✓ Yes
CISA KEV🇺🇸 Yes
KEV Due Date2023-03-03
Published 2023-02-10
Source Feed cisa_kev
Views 4
🇸🇦 Saudi Risk Score
8.5
/ 10.0 — Saudi Risk
🏷️ Tags
kev actively-exploited ransomware
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