How severe is CVE-2020-0502?

CVE-2020-0502 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2020-0502 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-0502?

CVE-2020-0502 affects Intel Graphics Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0502?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-0502 published?

CVE-2020-0502 was published on 2020-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-0502

CVE-2020-0502 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Graphics Driver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Intel Graphics Driver
Published: 2020-03-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control in Intel(R) Graphics Drivers before version 26.20.100.6912 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-0502?: Improper access control in Intel(R) Graphics Drivers before version 26.20.100.6912 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2020-0502?: CVE-2020-0502 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2020-0502 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-0502?: CVE-2020-0502 affects Intel Graphics Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0502?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-0502 published?: CVE-2020-0502 was published on 2020-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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