CVE-2021-0106
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CVE-2021-0106 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Incorrect default permissions in the Intel(R) Optane(TM) DC Persistent Memory for Windows software versions before 2.00.00.3842 or 1.00.00.3515 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
Incorrect default permissions in the Intel(R) Optane(TM) DC Persistent Memory for Windows software versions before 2.00.00.3842 or 1.00.00.3515 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 | Ipmctl | < 2.00.00.3842 |
| Intel | Ipmctl | < 1.00.00.3515 |
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Timeline
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- Status
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