CVE-2021-33093

Name: CVE-2021-33093
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-17T19:15:08.73+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-33093 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Insecure inherited permissions in the installer for the Intel(R) NUC M15 Laptop Kit Serial IO driver pack before version 30.100.2104.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insecure inherited permissions in the installer for the Intel(R) NUC M15 Laptop Kit Serial IO driver pack before version 30.100.2104.1 may allow an authenticated 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

0.22%

12.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Nuc M15 Laptop Kit Serial Io Driver Pack	< 30.100.2104.1

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00569.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00569.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 17, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-33093?

How severe is CVE-2021-33093?

CVE-2021-33093 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-33093?

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