Escalation of Privilege in Intel SSD Data Center Tool by Intel
CVE-2021-0100

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Intel(r) Ssd Data Center Tool, Versions Downloaded
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 June 2021

What is CVE-2021-0100?

The Intel SSD Data Center Tool has been identified with a vulnerability related to incorrect default permissions in its installer. This issue affects versions downloaded prior to the end of 2020 and allows an authenticated user to exploit the system via local access. This could potentially allow for elevating privileges, posing a risk to the integrity and security of affected environments. It is essential for users to review the security measures in place and update to a patched version to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) SSD Data Center Tool, downloaded See references

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/a...
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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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CVE-2021-0100 : Escalation of Privilege in Intel SSD Data Center Tool by Intel