CVE-2021-0077
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.21%
Last modified
CVE-2021-0077 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Insecure inherited permissions in the installer for the Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler before version 2021.1.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Insecure inherited permissions in the installer for the Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler before version 2021.1.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Vtune Profiler | < 2021.1.1 |
References
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00518.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00518.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-0077?
Insecure inherited permissions in the installer for the Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler before version 2021.1.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2021-0077?
CVE-2021-0077 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0077?
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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