7.8
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-0521

First published: Wed Feb 17 2021(Updated: )

Insufficient control flow management in some Intel(R) Graphics Drivers before version 15.45.32.5145 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Credit: secure@intel.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Intel Graphics Drivers for Windows<15.45.32.5145

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-0521?

    CVE-2020-0521 is a vulnerability in some Intel(R) Graphics Drivers before version 15.45.32.5145 that allows an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-0521?

    CVE-2020-0521 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2020-0521?

    CVE-2020-0521 affects Intel(R) Graphics Drivers before version 15.45.32.5145.

  • How can an authenticated user exploit CVE-2020-0521?

    An authenticated user can potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access by exploiting CVE-2020-0521.

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-0521?

    To fix CVE-2020-0521, upgrade your Intel Graphics Drivers to version 15.45.32.5145 or later.

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