CVE-2021-33089
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CVE-2021-33089 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper access control in the software installer for the Intel(R) NUC HDMI Firmware Update Tool for NUC8i3BE, NUC8i5BE, NUC8i7BE before version 1.78.4.0.4 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper access control in the software installer for the Intel(R) NUC HDMI Firmware Update Tool for NUC8i3BE, NUC8i5BE, NUC8i7BE before version 1.78.4.0.4 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
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Nuc Hdmi Firmware Update Tool | < 1.78.4.0.4 |
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