Executive brief
Intel Vision software, used for managing and monitoring enterprise infrastructure, contains a critical security flaw. An unauthorized person could remotely crash the software or potentially take control of the system over the network without any user interaction. Because this product has reached its end-of-life, Intel will not be releasing a fix, and organizations are advised to uninstall the software immediately to prevent data exposure or service disruptions.
Technical details
An improper access control vulnerability (CWE-284) exists in all versions of Intel Vision software within Ring 3 user applications. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can exploit this flaw with low complexity to achieve remote code execution or cause a denial of service. The attack does not require special internal knowledge or user interaction. Intel has classified this as a high-severity issue but will not provide patches as the product reached its End of Servicing Updates (ESU) in January 2026. The recommended mitigation is complete uninstallation of the software.
Affected products
- Intel Vision software All versions
Timeline
- 2026-01: other: Product Discontinuation Notice issued
- 2026-05-12: disclosed: Initial advisory release
- 2026-05-12: advisory: Intel-SA-01457 published