CVE-2026-20879: High severity Intel Intel Data Center Graphics Driver for VMware ESXi vulnerability
Out-of-bounds write 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 corruption. 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 (none), integrity (high) and availability (high) of the vulnerable system, resulting in subsequent system confidentiality (none), integrity (high) and availability (high) impacts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-20879?
CVE-2026-20879 has a severity rating of high with a CVSS score of 8.3.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20879?
To remediate CVE-2026-20879, upgrade the Intel Data Center Graphics Driver for VMware ESXi to version 2.0.2 or later.
What is the main impact of CVE-2026-20879?
CVE-2026-20879 may lead to a denial of service and potential data corruption.
Who is affected by CVE-2026-20879?
Systems using the Intel Data Center Graphics Driver for VMware ESXi versions before 2.0.2 are affected by CVE-2026-20879.
What type of attack vector does CVE-2026-20879 involve?
CVE-2026-20879 involves a low-complexity attack vector that requires a privileged user to exploit.