Integer Overflow Vulnerability in Intel Graphics Drivers
CVE-2020-12362
7.8HIGH
Key Information:
- Vendor
- Intel
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 17 February 2021
Summary
An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the firmware of certain Intel Graphics Drivers that could allow a privileged user with local access to exploit this flaw. Specifically, the issue impacts versions for Windows earlier than 26.20.100.7212 and Linux kernels prior to version 5.5. If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could enable the user to escalate their privileges, potentially compromising system security.
Affected Version(s)
Intel(R) Graphics Drivers for Windows * before version 26.20.100.7212 and before version 26.20.100.7212 and before Linux kernel version 5.5
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved