CVE-2021-26258

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.66%

Last modified

CVE-2021-26258 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper access control for the Intel(R) Killer(TM) Control Center software before version 2.4.3337.0 may allow an authorized user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper access control for the Intel(R) Killer(TM) Control Center software before version 2.4.3337.0 may allow an authorized 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
0.66%

47.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IntelKiller Control Center< 2.4.3337.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-26258?
Improper access control for the Intel(R) Killer(TM) Control Center software before version 2.4.3337.0 may allow an authorized user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2021-26258?
CVE-2021-26258 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-26258?
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