Insecure Inherited Permissions in Intel Graphics Driver Software Installers

CVE-2026-26052

What is CVE-2026-26052?

The Intel Graphics Driver presents a vulnerability through insecure inherited permissions in its software installers. This flaw may lead to privilege escalation when exploited by an authenticated user leveraging a complex attack method. The attack requires local access and active user interaction, but does not necessitate specialized internal knowledge. If effectively exploited, this vulnerability can compromise system confidentiality, integrity, and availability, posing a significant threat to user systems.

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