SB2020081312 - Out-of-bounds write in Intel Graphics Drivers 



SB2020081312 - Out-of-bounds write in Intel Graphics Drivers

Published: August 13, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020081312
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8679)

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input in Kernel Mode Driver for some Intel Graphics Drivers. A local user can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software, trigger out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.