Privilege escalation in Intel Computing_improvement_program
CVE-2021-0052
Incorrect default privileges in the Intel(R) Computing Improvement Program before version 2.4.6522 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable an escalation of privilege via local access.
Vulnerability class: Privilege Escalation
EPSS: 0.002 (11.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Intel Computing_improvement_program
- N/a Intel(r) Computing Improvement Program — versions before version 2.4.6522
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- secure@intel.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-0052?
- CVE-2021-0052 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Computing_improvement_program, classified under Improper Privilege Management. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-06-09.
- How severe is CVE-2021-0052?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.