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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2021-0096

Improper authentication in the software installer for the Intel(R) NUC HDMI Firmware Update Tool for NUC7i3DN, NUC7i5DN, NUC7i7DN before version 1.78.1.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially...

Vulnerability Description

Improper authentication in the software installer for the Intel(R) NUC HDMI Firmware Update Tool for NUC7i3DN, NUC7i5DN, NUC7i7DN before version 1.78.1.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
IntelNuc7I3Dn Firmware< 1.78.1.1
IntelNuc7I3Dn-
IntelNuc7I5Dn Firmware< 1.78.1.1
IntelNuc7I5Dn-
IntelNuc7I7Dn Firmware< 1.78.1.1
IntelNuc7I7Dn-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-0096?

CVE-2021-0096 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Improper authentication in the software installer for the Intel(R) NUC HDMI Firmware Update Tool for NUC7i3DN, NUC7i5DN, NUC7i7DN before version 1.78.1.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially...

How severe is CVE-2021-0096?

CVE-2021-0096 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-0096?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Intel Nuc7I3Dn Firmware, Intel Nuc7I3Dn, Intel Nuc7I5Dn Firmware, Intel Nuc7I5Dn, Intel Nuc7I7Dn Firmware.