CVE-2025-20052
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Intel Graphics software allows authenticated local users to potentially cause denial of service by exploiting improper access control. It affects systems with vulnerable Intel Graphics drivers installed. The impact is limited to local authenticated users rather than remote attackers.
💻 Affected Systems
- Intel Graphics Drivers
- Intel Graphics Software
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system crash or instability requiring reboot, potentially disrupting critical operations on affected workstations or servers.
Likely Case
Application crashes, graphical glitches, or temporary system instability affecting user productivity.
If Mitigated
Minimal impact with proper user privilege restrictions and system monitoring in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires authenticated local access and knowledge of specific vulnerable functions. No public exploit code available at this time.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check Intel DSA or driver updates for specific version numbers
Vendor Advisory: https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01259.html
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Visit Intel Driver & Support Assistant (DSA) or download center. 2. Check for graphics driver updates. 3. Download and install latest Intel Graphics driver. 4. Restart system as prompted.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict Local User Privileges
allLimit standard user accounts to prevent exploitation attempts
Disable Unnecessary Graphics Features
allReduce attack surface by disabling non-essential graphics functions
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict least-privilege access controls for local users
- Monitor system logs for graphics driver crashes or unusual behavior
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Intel Graphics driver version against vulnerable versions in INTEL-SA-01259 advisoryCheck Version:
Windows: dxdiag (Display tab) or Device Manager > Display adapters. Linux: glxinfo | grep 'OpenGL version' or check /sys/class/drm/card*/device/ueventVerify Fix Applied:
Verify installed Intel Graphics driver version matches or exceeds patched version from Intel advisory📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Graphics driver crash events
- System instability logs
- Application crashes related to graphics
Network Indicators:
- None - local vulnerability only
SIEM Query:
EventID=1000 OR EventID=1001 with source containing 'igfx' or 'Intel Graphics' on Windows systems