#VU55768 Use-after-free in Intel Graphics Driver for Windows - CVE-2021-0012

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#VU55768 Use-after-free in Intel Graphics Driver for Windows - CVE-2021-0012

Published: August 10, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU55768
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-0012
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Intel Graphics Driver for Windows
Software vendor:
Intel

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error. A local user can run a specially crafted program to trigger use-after-fee error and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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