Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Intel NUC M15 Laptop Kit HID Event Filter Driver

CVE-2021-33092

What is CVE-2021-33092?

The Intel NUC M15 Laptop Kit HID Event Filter driver has an issue with incorrect default permissions in its installer. This vulnerability can be exploited by an authenticated user who has local access to the system. Should the user manipulate the permissions, it could lead to unauthorized privilege escalation, potentially allowing access to sensitive system resources and functions that should be restricted.

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