What is CVE-2020-8678?

CVE-2020-8678 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Graphics Drivers. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-02-17.

How severe is CVE-2020-8678?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Intel Graphics Drivers

CVE-2020-8678

Improper access control for Intel(R) Graphics Drivers before version 15.45.33.5164 and 27.20.100.8280 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable an escalation of privilege via local access.

EPSS: 0.003 (18.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Intel Graphics_drivers
N/a Intel(r) Graphics Drivers — versions before version 15.45.33.5164 and 27.20.100.8280

References

secure@intel.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8678?: CVE-2020-8678 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Graphics Drivers. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-02-17.
How severe is CVE-2020-8678?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.