Escalation of Privilege in Intel Graphics Driver Software Installers

CVE-2026-20798

What is CVE-2026-20798?

The vulnerability in Intel Graphics Driver software installers allows an unprivileged adversary to potentially escalate privileges, enabling local code execution. This issue arises due to an uncontrolled search path for certain installer applications. While the attack requires an authenticated user and potentially high complexity, it can be executed with local access under specific conditions. As the vector for exploitation relies on user interaction, understanding the implications of this vulnerability is crucial for mitigating risks to system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

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