How severe is CVE-2018-12220?

CVE-2018-12220 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-12220 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-12220?

CVE-2018-12220 primarily affects Intel Graphics Driver. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12220?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-12220 published?

CVE-2018-12220 was published on 2019-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-12220

CVE-2018-12220 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Graphics Driver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Intel Graphics Driver
Published: 2019-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Logic bug in Kernel Mode Driver in Intel(R) Graphics Driver for Windows* before versions before versions 10.18.x.5059 (aka 15.33.x.5059), 10.18.x.5057 (aka 15.36.x.5057), 20.19.x.5063 (aka 15.40.x.5063) 21.20.x.5064 (aka 15.45.x.5064) and 24.20.100.6373 potentially enables a privileged user to execute arbitrary code via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-12220?: Logic bug in Kernel Mode Driver in Intel(R) Graphics Driver for Windows* before versions before versions 10.18.x.5059 (aka 15.33.x.5059), 10.18.x.5057 (aka 15.36.x.5057), 20.19.x.5063 (aka 15.40.x.5063) 21.20.x.5064 (aka 15.45.x.5064) and 24.20.100.6373 potentially enables a privileged user to execute arbitrary code via local access.
How severe is CVE-2018-12220?: CVE-2018-12220 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-12220 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-12220?: CVE-2018-12220 primarily affects Intel Graphics Driver. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12220?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-12220 published?: CVE-2018-12220 was published on 2019-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (23)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.33.43.4425:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.33.45.4653:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.33.46.4885:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.36.26.4294:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.36.28.4332:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.36.31.4414:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.36.33.4578:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.36.34.4889:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.40.34.4624:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.40.36.4703:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.40.37.4835:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.40.38.4963:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.40.41.5058:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.45.18.4664:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.45.19.4678:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.45.21.4821:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:15.45.23.4860:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:24.20.100.6025:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:24.20.100.6094:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:24.20.100.6136:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:24.20.100.6194:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:24.20.100.6229:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:24.20.100.6286:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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