Buffer Overflow in Intel Data Center Graphics Driver for VMware ESXi Software

CVE-2026-20794

What is CVE-2026-20794?

A buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in the Intel Data Center Graphics Driver for VMware ESXi prior to version 2.0.2. This issue allows an adversary with privileged user access to execute local code under certain conditions. The vulnerability is particularly concerning as it could be exploited with relatively low complexity, requiring no special internal knowledge and no user interaction. Successful exploitation could lead to significant impacts on the system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability, posing a serious risk to affected systems.

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