7.8
CWE
190
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-12362: Integer Overflow

First published: Wed Feb 17 2021(Updated: )

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel. An integer overflow in the firmware for some Intel(R) Graphics Drivers may allow a privileged user to potentially enable an escalation of privilege via local access. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.

Credit: secure@intel.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/kernel<0:2.6.32-754.41.2.el6
0:2.6.32-754.41.2.el6
redhat/kernel-rt<0:3.10.0-1160.31.1.rt56.1169.el7
0:3.10.0-1160.31.1.rt56.1169.el7
redhat/kernel<0:3.10.0-1160.31.1.el7
0:3.10.0-1160.31.1.el7
redhat/kernel<0:3.10.0-514.89.1.el7
0:3.10.0-514.89.1.el7
redhat/kernel<0:3.10.0-693.87.1.el7
0:3.10.0-693.87.1.el7
redhat/kernel<0:3.10.0-957.76.1.el7
0:3.10.0-957.76.1.el7
redhat/kernel<0:3.10.0-1062.51.1.el7
0:3.10.0-1062.51.1.el7
redhat/kernel-rt<0:4.18.0-305.rt7.72.el8
0:4.18.0-305.rt7.72.el8
redhat/kernel<0:4.18.0-305.el8
0:4.18.0-305.el8
redhat/linux-firmware<0:20201218-102.git05789708.el8
0:20201218-102.git05789708.el8
redhat/kernel<0:4.18.0-147.48.1.el8_1
0:4.18.0-147.48.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-rt<0:4.18.0-193.56.1.rt13.106.el8_2
0:4.18.0-193.56.1.rt13.106.el8_2
redhat/kernel<0:4.18.0-193.56.1.el8_2
0:4.18.0-193.56.1.el8_2
Intel Graphics Drivers for Windows<26.20.100.7212
Intel Graphics Drivers for Windows<26.20.100.7212
Linux kernel<5.5

Remedy

Red Hat has investigated whether a possible mitigation exists for this issue, and has not been able to identify a practical example.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-12362?

    CVE-2020-12362 is an integer overflow vulnerability in the firmware for some Intel(R) Graphics Drivers for Windows.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-12362?

    CVE-2020-12362 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

  • How does CVE-2020-12362 affect data confidentiality and integrity?

    CVE-2020-12362 poses a threat to both data confidentiality and integrity.

  • What is the remedy for CVE-2020-12362?

    To fix CVE-2020-12362, update the affected Intel(R) Graphics Drivers to version 26.20.100.7212 or newer.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-12362?

    You can find more information about CVE-2020-12362 in the advisory published by Intel and the bugzilla report.

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