What is the severity of CVE-2020-0520?

CVE-2020-0520 has a severity rating of 7.8 (High).

What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-0520?

Versions 15.33.49.5100 to 15.45.30.5103 of Intel(R) Graphics Drivers are affected by CVE-2020-0520.

How can an authenticated user exploit CVE-2020-0520?

An authenticated user can exploit CVE-2020-0520 by using path traversal in igdkmd64.sys for Intel(R) Graphics Drivers to potentially enable escalation of privilege or denial of service via local access.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-0520?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-0520 at the following references: [NetApp Security Advisory](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200320-0003/) and [Intel Security Advisory](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00315.html)

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-0520

high

7.8

CWE

12/3/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-0520: Path Traversal

Q: What is CVE-2020-0520?

CVE-2020-0520 is a vulnerability that allows an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege or denial of service via local access.

First published: Thu Mar 12 2020(Updated: )

Path traversal in igdkmd64.sys for Intel(R) Graphics Drivers before versions 15.45.30.5103, 15.40.44.5107, 15.36.38.5117 and 15.33.49.5100 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege or denial of service via local access.

Credit: secure@intel.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Intel Graphics Driver	>=15.33<15.33.49.5100
Intel Graphics Driver	>=15.36<15.36.38.5117
Intel Graphics Driver	>=15.40<15.40.44.5107
Intel Graphics Driver	>=15.45<15.45.30.5103

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What is CVE-2020-0520?
CVE-2020-0520 is a vulnerability that allows an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege or denial of service via local access.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-0520?
CVE-2020-0520 has a severity rating of 7.8 (High).
What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-0520?
Versions 15.33.49.5100 to 15.45.30.5103 of Intel(R) Graphics Drivers are affected by CVE-2020-0520.
How can an authenticated user exploit CVE-2020-0520?
An authenticated user can exploit CVE-2020-0520 by using path traversal in igdkmd64.sys for Intel(R) Graphics Drivers to potentially enable escalation of privilege or denial of service via local access.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-0520?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-0520 at the following references: [NetApp Security Advisory](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200320-0003/) and [Intel Security Advisory](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00315.html)

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