CVE-2020-12369 Memory corruption in Intel(R) Graphics Drivers

High 7.8 Published Updated

A local privileged user can exploit an out-of-bounds write in Intel Graphics Drivers to escalate privileges.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-12369?

CVE-2020-12369 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Intel(R) Graphics Drivers, published on 17 Feb 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Out of bound write in some Intel(R) Graphics Drivers before version 26.20.100.8336 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-12369?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Intel Graphics Drivers.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12369?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-12369 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2020-12369 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-12369 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3568-5vhr-w72q.

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