CVE-2018-12220 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) Graphics Driver for Windows

High 8.2 Published 14 Mar 2019 Updated 15 Oct 2026

A logic bug in the Intel Graphics Driver kernel mode driver allows a privileged local user to execute arbitrary code.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-12220?

CVE-2018-12220 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Graphics Driver, published on 14 Mar 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Logic bug in Kernel Mode Driver in Intel(R) Graphics Driver for Windows* before versions before versions 10.18.x.5059 (aka 15.33.x.5059), 10.18.x.5057 (aka 15.36.x.5057), 20.19.x.5063 (aka 15.40.x.5063) 21.20.x.5064 (aka 15.45.x.5064) and 24.20.100.6373 potentially enables a privileged user to execute arbitrary code via local access.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-12220?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Intel Graphics Driver.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12220?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-12220 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-12220 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-12220 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Intel Graphics Driver vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x239-5hpj-hjr7.