Improper access control in Intel Graphics Driver for Windows and Intel Graphics Driver for Linux - CVE-2020-0518

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Improper access control in Intel Graphics Driver for Windows and Intel Graphics Driver for Linux - CVE-2020-0518

Published: June 20, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU54237
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 6.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0518
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Intel(R) HD Graphics Control Panel. A local user can crash the system.


Affected software

Intel Graphics Driver for Windows
Intel Graphics Driver for Linux

How to mitigate CVE-2020-0518

Install updates from vendor's website.

Intel Graphics Driver for Windows - addressed in versions 15.36.39.5143, 15.40.46.5144
Intel Graphics Driver for Linux - addressed in versions 15.36.39.5143, 15.40.46.5144

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