Learn about CVE-2020-0505 affecting Intel Graphics Drivers. Find out the impact, affected versions, and mitigation steps to prevent escalation of privilege and denial of service risks.
Intel Graphics Drivers Vulnerability
Understanding CVE-2020-0505
What is CVE-2020-0505?
A vulnerability in Intel Graphics Drivers before versions 15.33.49.5100, 15.36.38.5117, 15.40.44.5107, 15.45.30.5103, and 26.20.100.7212 may allow an authenticated user to potentially trigger information disclosure and denial of service locally.
The Impact of CVE-2020-0505
This vulnerability could lead to an escalation of privilege and denial of service.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-0505
Vulnerability Description
Improper conditions check in Intel Graphics Drivers may enable an authenticated user to disclose information and conduct denial of service.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by an authenticated individual locally to trigger the mentioned threats.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates
Ensure that you install the latest versions and security patches released by Intel to address this vulnerability.