Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Intel Computing Improvement Program
CVE-2021-0074

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Intel(r) Computing Improvement Program Software
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 June 2021

What is CVE-2021-0074?

An improper permissions vulnerability exists in the installer for Intel(R) Computing Improvement Program software prior to version 2.4.5982. This flaw may allow an authenticated user to escalate their privileges via local access, potentially compromising system integrity.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) Computing Improvement Program software before version 2.4.5982

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/a...
x_refsource_MISC

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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