Privilege Escalation in Intel Graphics Driver Software Installers

CVE-2026-20880

What is CVE-2026-20880?

Certain installers for Intel Graphics Driver software have been found to have incorrect default permissions that could allow an unauthorized user to escalate their privileges. This vulnerability requires an authenticated user to leverage a complex attack, which may facilitate local access without requiring advanced internal knowledge. Active user interaction is essential for the exploit to be successful. If exploited, this vulnerability threatens the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system, potentially leading to significant security risks.

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