CVE-2020-12361

Name: CVE-2020-12361
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-02-17T14:15:15.077+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-12361 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Use after free in some Intel(R) Graphics Drivers before version 15.33.51.5146 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use after free in some Intel(R) Graphics Drivers before version 15.33.51.5146 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.24%

14.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Graphics Drivers	< 15.33.51.5146

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00438.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00438.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 17, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-12361?

Use after free in some Intel(R) Graphics Drivers before version 15.33.51.5146 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

How severe is CVE-2020-12361?

CVE-2020-12361 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12361?

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