CVE-2024-31150 is a medium-severity vulnerability identified in Intel(R) Graphics Driver software. The flaw is an out-of-bounds read condition that can be triggered by an authenticated user with local access to the affected system. This vulnerability allows an attacker with limited privileges (local authenticated user) to potentially read memory outside the intended bounds, leading to information disclosure. The vulnerability does not require user interaction beyond authentication, nor does it allow privilege escalation, code execution, or impact system availability. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 4.8, reflecting a medium severity level primarily due to the limited attack vector (local access) and the requirement for low privileges but no user interaction. The vulnerability affects certain versions of Intel Graphics Driver software, commonly deployed on systems with Intel integrated graphics. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no patches or mitigations have been explicitly linked in the provided information. The vulnerability could expose sensitive information residing in memory, which might include graphics-related data or other system information accessible via the graphics driver context. However, the scope is limited to confidentiality impact only, with no integrity or availability consequences. The vulnerability does not affect remote attack surfaces and requires the attacker to have authenticated local access, limiting its exploitation potential primarily to insider threats or attackers who have already compromised user credentials or physical access.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2024-31150 is primarily related to confidentiality breaches on endpoints using Intel integrated graphics. Organizations with sensitive data processed or cached in memory accessible via the graphics driver could face risks of information leakage. This could be particularly relevant in sectors handling intellectual property, personal data under GDPR, or classified information. Since exploitation requires local authenticated access, the threat is more significant in environments where endpoint security is weak, or insider threats are a concern. The vulnerability does not enable remote exploitation, so it is less likely to be used in widespread attacks but could be leveraged in targeted attacks or lateral movement scenarios within corporate networks. European organizations with large deployments of Intel-based workstations or laptops, especially in industries such as finance, government, defense, and research, should be aware of this vulnerability. The risk is mitigated somewhat by the medium severity and the lack of known exploits, but it still warrants attention in security assessments and patch management strategies.

1. Apply official patches or updates from Intel as soon as they become available to address this vulnerability. Regularly check Intel's security advisories and update channels. 2. Restrict local access to systems with Intel integrated graphics drivers to trusted users only, enforcing strong authentication and endpoint access controls. 3. Implement endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to monitor for suspicious local activity that could indicate attempts to exploit this vulnerability. 4. Use least privilege principles to limit user permissions on endpoints, reducing the likelihood that an attacker can authenticate and exploit the vulnerability. 5. Conduct regular security awareness training to reduce insider threat risks and educate users about the importance of securing local access. 6. For highly sensitive environments, consider additional memory protection mechanisms or hardware-based security features that can limit unauthorized memory reads. 7. Monitor for updates from Intel and third-party security researchers for any emerging exploit techniques or mitigation strategies related to this vulnerability.