Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU54236

#VU54236 Improper access control in Intel Graphics Driver for Windows and Intel Graphics Driver for Linux - CVE-2020-8678

Published: June 20, 2021

Vulnerability identifier: #VU54236

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8678

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Intel Graphics Driver for Windows
Intel Graphics Driver for Linux

Software vendor:
Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A local user can run a specially crafted program to escalate privileges on the system.

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