CVE-2026-20751: High severity Intel Intel Data Center Graphics Driver for VMware ESXi vulnerability

Published May 12, 2026
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Updated

Out-of-bounds read for the Intel(R) Data Center Graphics Driver for VMware ESXi software before version 2.0.2 within Ring 1: Device Drivers may allow a denial of service. System software adversary with a privileged user combined with a low complexity attack may enable data exposure. This result may potentially occur via local access when attack requirements are not present without special internal knowledge and requires no user interaction. The potential vulnerability may impact the confidentiality (high), integrity (none) and availability (high) of the vulnerable system, resulting in subsequent system confidentiality (high), integrity (none) and availability (high) impacts.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Intel Intel Data Center Graphics Driver for VMware ESXi<2.0.2

Event History

May 12, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:34 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-20751?

CVE-2026-20751 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-20751?

To address CVE-2026-20751, upgrade the Intel Data Center Graphics Driver for VMware ESXi to version 2.0.2 or later.

3

What impact does CVE-2026-20751 have on my system?

CVE-2026-20751 can lead to an out-of-bounds read that may cause data exposure and a denial of service if exploited.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-20751?

CVE-2026-20751 affects users running versions of the Intel Data Center Graphics Driver for VMware ESXi prior to 2.0.2.

5

Can CVE-2026-20751 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2026-20751 requires a privileged user and a low complexity attack, suggesting limited remote exploitation potential.

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