#VU54240 Out-of-bounds write in Intel Graphics Driver for Windows and Intel Graphics Driver for Linux - CVE-2020-12369
Vulnerability identifier: #VU54240
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12369
CWE-ID:
CWE-787
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Intel Graphics Driver for Windows
Client/Desktop applications /
Virtualization software
Intel Graphics Driver for Linux
Hardware solutions /
Drivers
Vendor: Intel
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A local user can tun a specially crafted program to trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Intel Graphics Driver for Windows: before 26.20.100.8336, 26.20.100.8336
Intel Graphics Driver for Linux: before 26.20.100.8336
External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00438.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
