Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability in Intel Data Center Graphics Drivers for VMware ESXi

CVE-2026-20879

What is CVE-2026-20879?

An out-of-bounds write has been discovered in the Intel Data Center Graphics Driver for VMware ESXi software prior to version 2.0.2. This vulnerability could allow a system-level attacker with the appropriate privileges to corrupt data, possibly leading to a denial of service. The attack can be initiated through local access, needing no special internal knowledge or user interaction. While the potential impact on system confidentiality is negligible, it poses a significant risk to system integrity and availability, which could compromise critical operations.

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