Race Condition in Intel Graphics Drivers Affecting User Privileges
CVE-2020-8680

7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Intel(r) Graphics Drivers Advisory
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 August 2020

What is CVE-2020-8680?

A race condition vulnerability exists in certain versions of Intel Graphics Drivers, prior to version 15.40.45.5126, which could allow an authenticated user to exploit the system via local access. This vulnerability may lead to escalation of privileges, enabling attackers to gain higher-level permissions than intended. Users are encouraged to update their drivers to the latest version to mitigate potential exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) Graphics Drivers Advisory Before version 15.40.45.5126

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/a...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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