Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Intel NUC M15 Laptop Kit HID Event Filter Driver
CVE-2021-33092

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Intel
Status
Intel(r) Nuc M15 Laptop Kit Hid Event Filter Driver Pack
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 November 2021

Summary

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.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) NUC M15 Laptop Kit HID Event Filter driver pack before version 2.2.1.383

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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