CVE-2020-0519
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Intel Graphics Drivers allows authenticated local users to potentially escalate privileges or cause denial of service through improper access control. It affects systems with Intel Graphics Drivers before specific versions. The risk is limited to local attackers who already have some level of system access.
💻 Affected Systems
- Intel Graphics Drivers
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
An authenticated attacker could gain SYSTEM/root privileges, install malware, access sensitive data, or completely crash the system.
Likely Case
Local privilege escalation allowing attackers to bypass security controls and gain higher privileges than intended.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and patching, impact is limited to denial of service at most.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires local authenticated access and knowledge of driver interaction. No public exploit code available.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 15.33.49.5100 or 15.36.38.5117 and later
Vendor Advisory: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00315.html
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download latest Intel Graphics Driver from Intel website. 2. Run installer. 3. Restart system. 4. Verify driver version is patched.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict local access
allLimit local user accounts and implement least privilege access controls
Disable vulnerable driver
allTemporarily disable Intel Graphics Driver if not essential
Windows: devmgmt.msc → Display adapters → Disable device
Linux: modprobe -r i915
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls and least privilege for local users
- Monitor for unusual privilege escalation attempts and driver access patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Intel Graphics Driver version in Device Manager (Windows) or via 'lspci -k' and driver info (Linux)Check Version:
Windows: dxdiag or Device Manager. Linux: modinfo i915 | grep versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm driver version is 15.33.49.5100 or 15.36.38.5117 or later📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual driver access patterns
- Privilege escalation attempts
- Driver crash events
Network Indicators:
- None - local vulnerability only
SIEM Query:
Event logs showing driver access from non-admin users or privilege escalation attempts