CVE-2020-0515

Name: CVE-2020-0515
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-12T20:15:12.643+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-0515 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Uncontrolled search path element in the installer for Intel(R) Graphics Drivers before versions 26.20.100.7584, 15.45.30.5103, 15.40.44.5107, 15.36.38.5117, and 15.33.49.5100 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Uncontrolled search path element in the installer for Intel(R) Graphics Drivers before versions 26.20.100.7584, 15.45.30.5103, 15.40.44.5107, 15.36.38.5117, and 15.33.49.5100 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.38%

29.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Graphics Driver	>= 15.33, < 15.33.49.5100
Intel	Graphics Driver	>= 15.36, < 15.36.38.5117
Intel	Graphics Driver	>= 15.40, < 15.40.44.5107
Intel	Graphics Driver	>= 15.45, < 15.45.30.5103
Intel	Graphics Driver	>= 26.20, < 26.20.100.7584

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200320-0003/Third Party Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00315.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00369.htmlVendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200320-0003/Third Party Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00315.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00369.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 12, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0515?

How severe is CVE-2020-0515?

CVE-2020-0515 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0515?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST