CVE-2021-0096
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CVE-2021-0096 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper authentication in the software installer for the Intel(R) NUC HDMI Firmware Update Tool for NUC7i3DN, NUC7i5DN, NUC7i7DN before version 1.78.1.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper authentication in the software installer for the Intel(R) NUC HDMI Firmware Update Tool for NUC7i3DN, NUC7i5DN, NUC7i7DN before version 1.78.1.1 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 | Nuc7i3dn Firmware | < 1.78.1.1 |
| Intel | Nuc7i5dn Firmware | < 1.78.1.1 |
| Intel | Nuc7i7dn Firmware | < 1.78.1.1 |
References
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00568.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00568.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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